Legal Opinion
Sunseeker International Ltd. v. Devers
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided December 15, 2010No. 4D10-2997PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMay, J.
A boat manufacturer appeals an order denying its motion to quash service of process. It argues the trial court erred in *716finding that the plaintiffs service on an authorized distributor satisfied statutory-requirements for effective service of process. We agree and reverse.
The underlying dispute arose over a buyer’s dissatisfaction with a boat purchased from the manufacturer. The plaintiff filed a complaint against the manufacturer, Sunseeker International Limited, the authorized distributor, Sunseeker USA, Inc., and Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, Inc., a Michigan broker/dealer. The manufacturer…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Re-Employment Services, Ltd. v. NLACDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2007
- Bank of America, N.A. v. BornsteinDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2010
- Gleneagle Ship Management v. LeondakosSupreme Court of Florida · 1992
- Moo Young v. Air CanadaDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984
- Southeastern Mail Transport, Inc. v. Amoco Oil Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981
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- Devers v. Sunseeker International Ltd.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2012