Washington Star Syndicate, Inc. v. Wright

PEARSON, Judge.

This interlocutory appeal is by the defendant, Washington Star Syndicate, Inc., from an order denying defendant’s motion to dismiss upon the ground of lack of jurisdiction over that corporate defendant. The plaintiff, Don Wright, by his complaint sought a declaration of his rights and injunctive relief pursuant to a contract between Wright and the Syndicate whereby Wright would produce, and the Syndicate would distribute, newspaper cartoons. Service of process was attempted pursuant to § 48.181, Fla.Stat. This section provides for service on non-residents engaging in business…