Arlene Preudhomme v. Christopher Matthews and Garth Bailey

We reverse the order granting the motion to quash service of process.

A plaintiff seeking to “invoke the court’s jurisdiction bears the burden of proving proper service,” which requires a showing that the return of service is “facially valid or regular on its face.” Koster v. Sullivan, 160 So.3d 385, 389 (Fla.2015). “If the return is regular on its face, then the service of process is presumed to be valid and the party challenging service has the burden of overcoming that presump tion by clear and convincing evidence.” Id. (quoting Re-Emp’t Servs., Ltd. v. Nat’l Loan Acquisitions Co., 969…