Legal Opinion

Drury v. NATIONAL AUTO LENDERS, INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided March 14, 2012No. 3D11-2163PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtShepherd, J.

This is an appeal from an order denying Mark Drury’s motion, brought pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.540(b)(4), for relief from a default money judgment obtained against him after he was served with process by publication pursuant to section 49.011, Florida Statutes (2009), on the ground the judgment is void. We find the trial court erred in denying the motion.

This case arises out of an action by National Auto Lenders, Inc. against Drury for breach of a personal guaranty. National Auto attempted to serve Drury personally at his gated home in Nassau County, but failed, despite…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Bedford Computer Corp. v. Graphic Press, Inc.Supreme Court of Florida · 1986
  2. Hernandez v. STATE FARM MUT. AUTO. INS. CO.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2010
  3. Napoleon B. Broward Drainage District v. Certain LandsSupreme Court of Florida · 1948
  4. Newton v. Bryan, Et VirSupreme Court of Florida · 1940
  5. Zieman v. CosioDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1991

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