John Green Corp. v. Coello

COPE, Judge.

Appellant John Green Corporation appeals a non-final order denying its motion to quash service of process.* We reverse.

The plaintiffs-appellees sought to serve process on defendant John Green Corporation, a nonresident, by serving the Secretary of State pursuant to section 48.161, Florida Statutes (1991). On November 5, 1992 the Secretary of State accepted process. Once that step was accomplished, the statute provides (insofar as pertinent here):

Notice of service and a copy of the process shall be sent forthwith by registered or certified mail by the plaintiff or his attorney to…