Schofield v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Charles and Julia Schofield appeal the non-final order entered by the trial court denying their motion to quash service of process.1 Because the process server failed to strictly comply with section 48.081(5), Florida Statutes (2009), we reverse.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., filed a mortgage foreclosure complaint against the Schofields. A process server personally served Julia Schofield and served Charles, through Julia, with a summons, a copy of the complaint, and a notice of lis pendens. However, the process server failed to include the date and time of service, his identification number, or his…