Pina v. Simon-Pina

SHARP, Chief Judge.

Antonio Pina appeals1 from an order denying his motion to quash service of process in a dissolution case filed by Karen Simon-Pina in Orange County, Florida. Antonio filed a special appearance to contest in personam jurisdiction. He argues that service of process made upon him in Curacao, the Netherlands, Antilles, his residence, was insufficient. The affidavit filed pursuant to section 48.194 fails to state the time of service, and the jurat executed before the notary is appropriate for an acknowledgment rather than an oath or affidavit. We agree and reverse.

The parties…