Florida Statute 48.31 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 48
PROCESS AND SERVICE OF PROCESS

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F.S. 48.031

48.031 Service of process generally; service of witness subpoenas.—

(1)(a) Service of original process is made by delivering a copy of it to the person to be served with a copy of the complaint, petition, or other initial pleading or paper or by leaving the copies at his or her usual place of abode with any person residing therein who is 15 years of age or older and informing the person of their contents. Minors who are or have been married shall be served as provided in this section.

(b) An employer, when contacted by an individual authorized to serve process, shall allow the authorized individual to serve an employee in a private area designated by the employer. An employer who fails to comply with this paragraph commits a noncriminal violation, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.

(2)(a) Substituted service on the spouse of the person to be served may be made at any place in a county by an individual authorized under s. 48.021 or s. 48.27 to serve process in that county, if the cause of action is not an adversarial proceeding between the spouse and the person to be served, if the spouse requests such service or the spouse is also a party to the action, and if the spouse and person to be served reside together in the same dwelling, regardless of whether such dwelling is located in the county where substituted service is made.

(b) Substituted service may be made on an individual doing business as a sole proprietorship at his or her place of business, during regular business hours, by serving the person in charge of the business at the time of service if two attempts to serve the owner are made at the place of business.

(3)(a) The service of process of witness subpoenas, whether in criminal cases or civil actions, shall be made as provided in subsection (1). However, service of a subpoena on a witness in a civil traffic case, a criminal traffic case, a misdemeanor case, or a second degree or third degree felony may be made by United States mail directed to the witness at the last known address, and the service must be mailed at least 7 days prior to the date of the witness’s required appearance. Failure of a witness to appear in response to a subpoena served by United States mail that is not certified may not be grounds for finding the witness in contempt of court.

(b) A criminal witness subpoena commanding the witness to appear for a court appearance may be posted by a person authorized to serve process at the witness’s residence if three attempts to serve the subpoena, made at different times of the day or night on different dates, have failed. A criminal witness subpoena commanding the witness to appear for a deposition may be posted by a person authorized to serve process at the witness’s residence if one attempt to serve the subpoena has failed. The subpoena must be posted at least 5 days before the date of the witness’s required appearance.

(4)(a) Service of a criminal witness subpoena upon a law enforcement officer or upon any federal, state, or municipal employee called to testify in an official capacity in a criminal case may be made as provided in subsection (1) or by delivery to a designated supervisory or administrative employee at the witness’s place of employment if the agency head or highest ranking official at the witness’s place of employment has designated such employee to accept such service. However, no such designated employee is required to accept service:

1. For a witness who is no longer employed by the agency at that place of employment;

2. If the witness is not scheduled to work prior to the date the witness is required to appear; or

3. If the appearance date is less than 5 days from the date of service.

The agency head or highest ranking official at the witness’s place of employment may determine the days of the week and the hours that service may be made at the witness’s place of employment.

(b) Service may also be made in accordance with subsection (3) provided that the person who requests the issuance of the criminal witness subpoena shall be responsible for mailing the subpoena in accordance with that subsection and for making the proper return of service to the court.

(5) A person serving process shall place, on the first page only of at least one of the processes served, the date and time of service, his or her initials or signature, and, if applicable, his or her identification number. The person requesting service or the person authorized to serve the process shall file the return-of-service form with the court.

(6)(a) If the only address for a person to be served which is discoverable through public records is a private mailbox, a virtual office, or an executive office or mini suite, substituted service may be made by leaving a copy of the process with the person in charge of the private mailbox, virtual office, or executive office or mini suite, but only if the process server determines that the person to be served maintains a mailbox, a virtual office, or an executive office or mini suite at that location.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, the term “virtual office” means an office that provides communications services, such as telephone or facsimile services, and address services without providing dedicated office space, and where all communications are routed through a common receptionist. The term “executive office or mini suite” means an office that provides communications services, such as telephone and facsimile services, a dedicated office space, and other supportive services, and where all communications are routed through a common receptionist.

(7) A gated residential community, including a condominium association or a cooperative, shall grant unannounced entry into the community, including its common areas and common elements, to a person who is attempting to serve process on a defendant or witness who resides within or is known to be within the community.

History.—s. 5, Nov. 23, 1828; RS 1015; GS 1402; RGS 2599; CGL 4246; s. 6, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 4, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 75-34; s. 3, ch. 79-396; s. 3, ch. 82-118; s. 1, ch. 84-339; s. 7, ch. 85-80; s. 2, ch. 87-405; s. 6, ch. 93-208; s. 269, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 95-172; s. 1, ch. 98-410; s. 1, ch. 2004-273; s. 2, ch. 2011-159; s. 2, ch. 2014-207; s. 1, ch. 2015-51; s. 1, ch. 2015-59; s. 1, ch. 2016-207; s. 4, ch. 2019-67.

Note.—Former s. 47.13.

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John Coffin v. Stacy Brandau

642 F.3d 999, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 11353, 2011 WL 2162997

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 3, 2011 | Docket: 2906365

Cited 207 times | Published

up with a mailed copy. Compare Fla. Stat. Ann. § 48.031 (West 2011) with N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 308 (McKinney

Rodriguez v. State

919 So. 2d 1252, 2005 WL 1243475

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 19, 2006 | Docket: 1678690

Cited 117 times | Published

attendance was an undue burden and a violation of section 48.031(4), Florida Statutes (1995), which governs

Shurman v. Atlantic Mortg. & Inv. Corp.

795 So. 2d 952, 26 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 574, 2001 Fla. LEXIS 1748, 2001 WL 1013272

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 2001 | Docket: 1253193

Cited 67 times | Published

abode" for purposes of serving process under section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1997), was the residence

Thompson v. State

565 So. 2d 1311, 1990 WL 82924

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1990 | Docket: 1403316

Cited 35 times | Published

subpoena that had not been properly served. See § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (1987). While we might disagree with

Gonzalez v. Totalbank

472 So. 2d 861, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1745, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 14997

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 1985 | Docket: 1792808

Cited 32 times | Published

infirm. In this case, service was made under section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979) by attempting to deliver

In Re Amend. to Fla. Rules of Civ. Proc.

682 So. 2d 105, 1996 WL 627562

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 1996 | Docket: 2448566

Cited 29 times | Published

Subdivision (c) is revised to conform with section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979). 1996 Amendment. This

Lance Koster v. Carol Sullivan

160 So. 3d 385, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 63, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 203, 2015 WL 463509

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 2015 | Docket: 2631768

Cited 28 times | Published

defining the “manner of service” contained in section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2009), which are not

Sterling Drug, Inc. v. Wright

342 So. 2d 503, 1977 Fla. LEXIS 3817

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 1977 | Docket: 1521246

Cited 25 times | Published

substitute service of process is made under Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1973), a default judgment

Florida Department of Children and Families v. Sun-Sentinel, Inc.

865 So. 2d 1278, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 55, 2004 Fla. LEXIS 161, 2004 WL 212456

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 2004 | Docket: 1232153

Cited 22 times | Published

process authorized by law shall be issued." Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2002), states that

Anthony v. Gary J. Rotella & Associates

906 So. 2d 1205, 2005 WL 1682740

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 2005 | Docket: 1775573

Cited 20 times | Published

process in the state where the person is served." Section 48.031(1) sets forth the manner in which service can

Mouzon v. Mouzon

458 So. 2d 381

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 1, 1984 | Docket: 1733117

Cited 20 times | Published

SERVICE: Personal service of process under section 48.031, Florida Statutes, must be used in all actions

Robles-Martinez v. Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP

88 So. 3d 177, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12980, 2011 WL 3586179

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 17, 2011 | Docket: 60308172

Cited 16 times | Published

under the substitute service provisions of section 48.031, Florida Statutes, must be strictly complied

Stoeffler v. Castagliola

629 So. 2d 196, 1993 WL 461997

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1993 | Docket: 1263495

Cited 16 times | Published

personal service on an individual pursuant to section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991).[1] The record does

Haney v. Olin Corporation

245 So. 2d 671

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 1971 | Docket: 1706518

Cited 16 times | Published

valid service under the provisions of F.S. section 48.031, F.S.A. The trial court answered this in the

In Re Amendments to Fla. Rules Civ. Proc.

604 So. 2d 1110, 1992 WL 163953

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 1992 | Docket: 1686576

Cited 15 times | Published

Subdivision (c) is revised to conform with section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979). RULE 1.420. DISMISSAL

Hauser v. Schiff

341 So. 2d 531

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 11, 1977 | Docket: 1393603

Cited 15 times | Published

process was not properly served pursuant to Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1975). By this appeal, the

Estate of Bobinger v. Deltona Corp.

563 So. 2d 739, 1990 WL 77248

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1990 | Docket: 1682839

Cited 14 times | Published

personal service within the state of Florida. See, § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (1985). They also have not done any

Dusesoi v. Dusesoi

498 So. 2d 1348, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2642

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 1986 | Docket: 1699797

Cited 13 times | Published

and not upon any of the persons designated in section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1985). Thus, the wife argues

Gilliam v. Smart

809 So. 2d 905, 2002 WL 397742

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2002 | Docket: 1385344

Cited 12 times | Published

of Havana with Badge No. 305.[3] Pursuant to section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2001), Gilliam was

Chapman v. Sheffield

750 So. 2d 140, 2000 WL 63044

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 2000 | Docket: 1736631

Cited 11 times | Published

Such a provision is included, for example, in section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes, which states that

Liberman v. COMMERCIAL NAT. BANK OF BROWARD CTY.

256 So. 2d 63

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1971 | Docket: 123654

Cited 11 times | Published

service on Mr. Liberman was perfected under F.S. section 48.031, F.S.A. Obviously, there was no personal service

Johnston v. HUDLETT

32 So. 3d 700, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 4211, 2010 WL 1222643

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2010 | Docket: 1662692

Cited 10 times | Published

substituted service or process properly made on her. Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes, permits service of

In Re Amendments to Rules of Civ. Proc.

536 So. 2d 974

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1988 | Docket: 1759905

Cited 9 times | Published

counter the construction of these rules and Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes, by an appellate court

Sangmeister v. McElnea

278 So. 2d 675

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 5, 1973 | Docket: 1356322

Cited 9 times | Published

"person of the family over fifteen years of age." Section 48.031 Fla. Stat., F.S.A. provides for service of

Torres v. Arnco Const., Inc.

867 So. 2d 583, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 2919, 2004 WL 400851

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 2004 | Docket: 1722524

Cited 8 times | Published

with process by substitute service pursuant to section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2002). Specifically, Mr

Panter v. Werbel-Roth Securities, Inc.

406 So. 2d 1267, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21897

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 1981 | Docket: 449818

Cited 8 times | Published

default and final judgment. We agree and reverse. Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979), requires that service

Cason Ex Rel. Saferight v. Hammock

908 So. 2d 512, 2005 WL 1488650

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 24, 2005 | Docket: 1398191

Cited 7 times | Published

48.031." § 48.041(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2003). Section 48.031(1)(a) provides, in pertinent part, that service

Berne v. Beznos

819 So. 2d 235, 2002 WL 1285071

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 2002 | Docket: 1503378

Cited 7 times | Published

and informing the person of their contents." Id. § 48.031(1)(a) (emphasis added). Plainly the concierge

Schupak v. Sutton Hill Associates

710 So. 2d 707, 1998 WL 219748

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 1998 | Docket: 1731552

Cited 7 times | Published

process on appellant was attempted pursuant to section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1993), which provided:

Gamboa v. Jones

455 So. 2d 613

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1984 | Docket: 1316872

Cited 7 times | Published

them for a ten-day period, the requirement of Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1983), that a copy of

Fundaro v. Canadiana Corp.

409 So. 2d 1099

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1982 | Docket: 526517

Cited 7 times | Published

Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.080 and Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1979) both call for service

Cullimore v. Barnett Bank of Jacksonville

386 So. 2d 894

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 1980 | Docket: 477414

Cited 7 times | Published

sufficiency of admissible evidence, we point out that Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979), requires that original

Barnett Bank of Clearwater, NA v. Folsom

306 So. 2d 186

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 15, 1975 | Docket: 1377448

Cited 7 times | Published

substituted service of process pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 48.031 (1973) is effective where it is shown that the

Fleischman v. Morris

260 So. 2d 278

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 1972 | Docket: 1747090

Cited 7 times | Published

Florida. No personal service of process under F.S. 48.031, F.S.A. was issued or served pursuant to the

Vives v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

128 So. 3d 9, 2012 WL 2400891, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 10393

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 2012 | Docket: 60237205

Cited 6 times | Published

usual place of abode, and in accordance with section 48.031(l)(a), left copies of the summons and complaint

Vidal v. SunTrust Bank

41 So. 3d 401, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 11288, 2010 WL 3023386

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 2010 | Docket: 2325840

Cited 6 times | Published

of the suit and an opportunity to defend." Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes, which sets forth the

Conax Florida Corp. v. Astrium Ltd.

499 F. Supp. 2d 1287, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51854, 2007 WL 2083582

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 2007 | Docket: 1485158

Cited 6 times | Published

service of process upon the defendant pursuant to § 48.031, Fla. Stat., and substitute service under §§ 48

Henzel v. Noel

598 So. 2d 220, 1992 WL 92501

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 1992 | Docket: 1472918

Cited 6 times | Published

Henzel's motion to quash service of process. Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1991) provides: Service

Carlini v. STATE, DEPT. OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

521 So. 2d 254, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 624, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 750, 1988 WL 16009

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 1988 | Docket: 1703602

Cited 6 times | Published

attempting to achieve service of process was section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes. This section provides:

Magazine v. Bedoya

475 So. 2d 1035, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2280

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 1985 | Docket: 1302232

Cited 6 times | Published

mother-in-law was not a "person residing therein" under section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1984) because she

Thompson v. King

523 F. Supp. 180, 1981 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14823

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 1981 | Docket: 2143767

Cited 6 times | Published

defendant herein was proper. Florida Statutes § 48.031 (1979) sets forth the manner by which in-state

Bennett v. Christiana Bank & Trust Co.

50 So. 3d 43, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 18324, 2010 WL 4861739

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 2010 | Docket: 2399753

Cited 5 times | Published

return of process are part of the record. [2] § 48.031(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2009). [3] The record does

Clauro Enterprises, Inc. v. Aragon Galiano Holdings, LLC

16 So. 3d 1009, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 12803, 2009 WL 2762841

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 2, 2009 | Docket: 1641335

Cited 5 times | Published

civil theft, and unjust enrichment. Pursuant to section 48.031(6), Florida Statutes (2008), Aragon attempted

Beckley v. Best Restorations, Inc.

13 So. 3d 125, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 6905, 2009 WL 1531811

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 2009 | Docket: 1187578

Cited 5 times | Published

cross-motion to quash service of process because section 48.031(6), Florida Statutes (2008) was not a valid

Aero Costa Rica, Inc. v. DISPATCH SERVICES, INC.

710 So. 2d 218, 1998 WL 219746

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 1998 | Docket: 2535218

Cited 5 times | Published

is to be made as provided in subsection (1). § 48.031(1)(a), (3), Fla. Stat. (1995). Statutes which

Monsour v. Balk

705 So. 2d 968, 1998 WL 23724

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 1998 | Docket: 1580119

Cited 5 times | Published

substituted service by serving Dr. Monsour's son. Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1995), provides for

Smith v. Cuban American National Foundation

657 So. 2d 86, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 7760, 1995 WL 421892

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 1995 | Docket: 463894

Cited 5 times | Published

that the defendant was properly served under Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1993); and, contrary

Lowe v. Hart

157 F.R.D. 550, 31 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 142, 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17513, 1994 WL 549744

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 1994 | Docket: 66312351

Cited 5 times | Published

effected in the State of Florida. Florida Statute § 48.031 provides: (1) (a) Service of original process

Alvarez v. STATE FARM MUT. AUTO INS. COMPANY

635 So. 2d 131, 1994 WL 123617

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 12, 1994 | Docket: 2526344

Cited 5 times | Published

accident case was secured on Alvarez under section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991) by serving her cousin

Montero v. DUVAL FEDERAL SAV. AND LOAN ASS'N OF JACKSONVILLE

581 So. 2d 938, 1991 WL 98028

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 1991 | Docket: 1283827

Cited 5 times | Published

basis that due process has not be effected. Florida Statute 48.031(2)(a) provides that substituted service

Herskowitz v. Schwarz & Schiffrin

411 So. 2d 1359, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 19728

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 6, 1982 | Docket: 1697047

Cited 5 times | Published

resident of the defendant's household, pursuant to Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979). The defendant moved

BACHE, HALSEY, STUART, SHIELDS, INCORPORATED v. Mendoza

400 So. 2d 558

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 1981 | Docket: 1263951

Cited 5 times | Published

trial court in setting aside default judgment. Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1979) permits service

Couts v. Maryland Casualty Company

306 So. 2d 594, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 14757

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 1975 | Docket: 1377097

Cited 5 times | Published

was attempted here pursuant to the provisions of § 48.031, F.S. 1973, which provides in material part as

Carter v. Lil'Joe Records, Inc.

829 So. 2d 953, 2002 WL 31422448

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 30, 2002 | Docket: 1454340

Cited 4 times | Published

Ass'n, 489 So.2d 758, 759 (Fla. 3d DCA 1986). Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2000), states: Service

Myrick v. Walters

666 So. 2d 249, 1996 WL 10920

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 12, 1996 | Docket: 452672

Cited 4 times | Published

seeming contravention of section 48.031(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1989). Section 48.031(2)(b) requires that

Milanes v. Colonial Penn Ins. Co.

507 So. 2d 777, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1328

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1987 | Docket: 2555025

Cited 4 times | Published

v. White, 390 So.2d 467 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980). Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1985), requires that service

COMMUNITY FED. SAV. & LOAN v. Wright

452 So. 2d 638

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 1984 | Docket: 474538

Cited 4 times | Published

of service on the guardian by reference to section 48.031. The minor was never named in the instant suit

Diners Club, Inc. v. Brachvogel

370 So. 2d 443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 1979 | Docket: 2546102

Cited 4 times | Published

effected on Mrs. Brachvogel in accordance with Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1975) by serving her husband

Williams v. Nuno

239 So. 3d 153

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 2018 | Docket: 6297804

Cited 3 times | Published

defendant’s usual place of abode as required under section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2016).1 For the reasons

Koster v. Sullivan

103 So. 3d 882, 2012 WL 4798610, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 17423

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 2012 | Docket: 60227242

Cited 3 times | Published

statutory requirements of substitute service. See § 48.031(l)(a) (“[Sjervice of original process is made

TID Services, Inc. v. Dass

65 So. 3d 1, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 17638, 2010 WL 4628571

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 2010 | Docket: 2361345

Cited 3 times | Published

Second, the legislature added subsection (6) to section 48.031, as follows: If the only address for a person

Boatfloat, LLC v. Central Transport Intern.

941 So. 2d 1271, 2006 WL 3372505

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 2006 | Docket: 1523607

Cited 3 times | Published

registered agent. See § 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005). Section 48.031(1)(a) provides: Service

SH v. Department of Children and Families

837 So. 2d 1117, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 1805, 2003 WL 355280

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 2003 | Docket: 537512

Cited 3 times | Published

sentence. There was no substituted service under section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2001), because the

Ubilla v. L & W SUPPLY

637 So. 2d 994, 1994 WL 243936

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 1994 | Docket: 2578864

Cited 3 times | Published

1.540; the trial court denied the motion. Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1993) provides that service

Montano v. Montano

472 So. 2d 1377, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1840

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 1985 | Docket: 1793837

Cited 3 times | Published

he challenges all the trial court's rulings. Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1983), provides: Service

Empire Beauty Salon v. Commercial Loan Solutions IV, LLC

159 So. 3d 136, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 18697, 2014 WL 5877947

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 2014 | Docket: 60246502

Cited 2 times | Published

effect valid service of process as required by section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991). Appellant is therefore

Kemmerer v. Klass Associates, Inc.

108 So. 3d 672, 2013 WL 514511, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 2237

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2013 | Docket: 60229197

Cited 2 times | Published

A., 84 So.3d 1122, 1125 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012). Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2011), allows for

Nirk v. Bank of America, N.A.

94 So. 3d 658, 2012 WL 3192801, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 13206

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 8, 2012 | Docket: 60310938

Cited 2 times | Published

service is defective and must be quashed). Section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2010), provides, in

Baker v. Stearns Bank, N.A.

84 So. 3d 1122, 2012 WL 967786, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 4521

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2012 | Docket: 60306598

Cited 2 times | Published

32 So.3d 695 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010). Analysis Section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2010), governs the

Weiss v. Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enter.

935 So. 2d 69, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 12856, 2006 WL 2136000

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 2, 2006 | Docket: 1671077

Cited 2 times | Published

person actually lives at the time of service. Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), states that

Busman v. STATE, DEPT. OF REVENUE

905 So. 2d 956, 2005 WL 1459196

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2005 | Docket: 1711810

Cited 2 times | Published

the substituted service of process statute. Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2003), provides, in

Department of Revenue v. Wright

813 So. 2d 989, 2002 WL 398493

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2002 | Docket: 1725804

Cited 2 times | Published

reflected an incorrect middle initial for Wright. Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1985), provides: Service

Johnston v. Halliday

516 So. 2d 84, 1987 WL 2291

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 1987 | Docket: 152887

Cited 2 times | Published

dismiss for insufficiency of service of process. Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1985), requires that

Burtchaell v. Hoffman

508 So. 2d 738, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1344

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 28, 1987 | Docket: 1153777

Cited 2 times | Published

of abode with any person residing therein ..." § 48.031(1), Fla. Stat. (1985). [4] Georgia courts have

Nettles v. White

439 So. 2d 1048

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 2, 1983 | Docket: 1677763

Cited 2 times | Published

of age or older. § 48.194, Fla. Stat. (1981), § 48.031(1), id. The affidavit accompanying the Cook County

Diners Club, Inc. v. Brachvogel

395 So. 2d 1156

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 1981 | Docket: 1317438

Cited 2 times | Published

applicable statute at the time. [3] That statute, § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (1973), is in pertinent part the same

Wakeman v. Farish

356 So. 2d 1323

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 1978 | Docket: 1739825

Cited 2 times | Published

times, the first two of which were pursuant to Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1975) by serving the appellant's

Estate of Fernandez

335 So. 2d 829

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 1976 | Docket: 1711295

Cited 2 times | Published

status. The general service of process statute, Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1975), provides for service

Olin Corp. v. Haney

245 So. 2d 669, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6928

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 1971 | Docket: 64519434

Cited 2 times | Published

service of process as permitted by F.S.1969, section 48.031, F.S.A. was not achieved for the reason that

Pace v. Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co.

224 So. 3d 342, 2017 WL 3443075, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 11541

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 2017 | Docket: 6140212

Cited 1 times | Published

unnecessary to effectuate service of process. See § 48.031(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2008); Matthews v. U.S. Bank

Coutts v. Sabadell United Bank, N.A.

199 So. 3d 1099, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 13419, 2016 WL 4645513

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2016 | Docket: 4419705

Cited 1 times | Published

under the substitute service provisions of section 48.031(6)(a) FÍóridá Statutes (2015), which provides:

Talton v. CU Members Mortgage

126 So. 3d 446, 2013 WL 5988967, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 18016

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 2013 | Docket: 60236454

Cited 1 times | Published

effect valid service of process as required by section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991). Thus, Linville was

Griffith v. Slade

95 So. 3d 982, 2012 WL 3588127, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 13867

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2012 | Docket: 60311358

Cited 1 times | Published

delivered for service without praecipe.” Under section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2010), “Service of

McDaniel v. FirstBank Puerto Rico

96 So. 3d 926, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 10886, 2012 WL 2615785

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 2012 | Docket: 60311595

Cited 1 times | Published

service of process. Because the requirements of section 48.031(6), Florida Statutes (2010), were not met in

Carone v. Millennium Settlements, Inc.

84 So. 3d 1141, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 4864, 2012 WL 1020173

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2012 | Docket: 60306603

Cited 1 times | Published

the motion, service was invalid pursuant to section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2010), which states

City of Aventura v. Masone

89 So. 3d 233, 2011 WL 5964359, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 19039

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 2011 | Docket: 60308732

Cited 1 times | Published

statute.” Aventura, Fla., City Code, ch. 48, art. 3 § 48-31(B). . For example, section 316.07456, Florida

Green v. Jorgensen

56 So. 3d 794, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 57, 2011 WL 31394

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2011 | Docket: 60298643

Cited 1 times | Published

1097 (Fla. 1st DCA 2002). At issue here is section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2008), which allows

SunTrust Bank v. ELECTRONIC WIRELESS CORP.

23 So. 3d 774, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 17719, 2009 WL 4061228

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 2009 | Docket: 1657707

Cited 1 times | Published

Form 1.902, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Section 48.031, Florida Statutes, and Florida Rule of Civil

Watson v. State

989 So. 2d 699, 2008 WL 3850869

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 20, 2008 | Docket: 1665229

Cited 1 times | Published

several occasions, but had posted service under section 48.031(3)(b), Florida Statute. Appellant then took

Gilbert v. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC.

981 So. 2d 496, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 2981, 2008 WL 583909

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 2008 | Docket: 1166205

Cited 1 times | Published

of the summons. . . ." This is sufficient. See § 48.031(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2007); cf. Bache Halsey, Stuart

Cordova v. Jolcover

942 So. 2d 1045, 2006 WL 3524291

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 2006 | Docket: 1736856

Cited 1 times | Published

at his usual place of abode as required by section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2004). Because Mr. Cordova

CITY OF SWEETWATER FLORIDA v. St. Germain

943 So. 2d 259, 2006 WL 3302533

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 2006 | Docket: 1526842

Cited 1 times | Published

process authorized by law shall be issued." Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2002), states that

Thompson v. STATE, DEPT. OF REVENUE

867 So. 2d 603, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 2690, 2004 WL 401587

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 2004 | Docket: 1386234

Cited 1 times | Published

the fact that the service did not comply with section 48.031 and was therefore legally deficient. National

Barker v. GREENSTREET FINANCIAL LP

823 So. 2d 195, 2002 WL 1559758

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 17, 2002 | Docket: 1512774

Cited 1 times | Published

requested, did not comport with the requirements of section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2000) and Florida Rule of

Campo v. Tafur

704 So. 2d 730, 1998 WL 10882

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1998 | Docket: 1706012

Cited 1 times | Published

sufficient to confer personal jurisdiction over him. § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (1995); see also State, Dep't of Health

Hovarth v. Aetna Life Ins. Co.

634 So. 2d 240, 1994 WL 94178

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 1994 | Docket: 1737951

Cited 1 times | Published

appeal. Aetna concedes that the requirements of section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes, were met with the exception

Linville v. Home Savings of America, FSB

629 So. 2d 295, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 12531, 1993 WL 530911

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 1993 | Docket: 64745024

Cited 1 times | Published

effect valid service of process as required by section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991). See Slomowitz v.

Willoughby v. Seese Realty Inc.

421 So. 2d 691

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 3, 1982 | Docket: 1719494

Cited 1 times | Published

void because service of process was improper. Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1981), provides for service

Risman v. Whittaker

326 So. 2d 213

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 1976 | Docket: 1729152

Cited 1 times | Published

defendants within the State of Florida under Fla. Stat. § 48.031 (1973). We distinguish them on this basis and

Cohen v. City of Miami

54 F.R.D. 274, 4 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 737, 1972 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15270, 5 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 8589

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 2, 1972 | Docket: 66065747

Cited 1 times | Published

suggest a provision authorizing such service. Section 48.031, F.S.A., refers to obtaining personal service

Campbell v. Stoner

249 So. 2d 474, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6370

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 1971 | Docket: 64520966

Cited 1 times | Published

process was made upon him in compliance with § 48.-031, Fla.Stat., F.S.A., and that the same was valid

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.220, 3.851, and 3.853

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 2025 | Docket: 69870745

Published

in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and section 48.031, Florida Statutes. To protect deponents and

Celebrity Actor's Camp, Inc., Winebarger v. McLaughlin, Bredbrenner

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2024 | Docket: 69171512

Published

the default."). As provided for in section 48.031(6)(a), Florida Statutes (2022): If the

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure - 2024 Legislation

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 29, 2024 | Docket: 69111114

Published

in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and section 48.031, Florida Statutes. To protect deponents and

Cash Wallace Pawley, Sr. v. First National Bank of South Miami, N.A.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 28, 2024 | Docket: 68251065

Published

the record, we affirm the order in all respects. § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (2019); see also Fla. Dep't

Meredyth Capasso v. Mary Jo Buchanan and Herbert Bookstein

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 2024 | Docket: 68165165

Published

server’s identification number as required by section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes (2023), and Florida Rule

SPENCER C. BLANTON v. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 2023 | Docket: 66970046

Published

GORDO, JJ. PER CURIAM. Affirmed. See § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (2019); Robles-Martinez v. Diaz,

HENCILE DORSEY v. KIMBERLEE JO PERRETTA, etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 22, 2023 | Docket: 67068621

Published

facility for purposes of substitute service under section 48.031, Florida Statutes). The propriety of service

TAMARA CARUS v. COVE AT ISLES AT BAYSHORE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 23, 2022 | Docket: 65878967

Published

sections of chapter 48, Florida Statutes. Section 48.031(1)(a) directs: Service of original process

JONATHAN MICHAEL SCHULER v. SANDY T. FOX, P.A.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 2022 | Docket: 65404741

Published

notes contain no evidence of compliance with [§ 48.031(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2009)].”).

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.220, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure for Involuntary Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators 4.310, and Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.060

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 25, 2022 | Docket: 64921101

Published

in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and section 48.031, Florida Statutes. To protect deponents and

OTTAWA PROERTIES 1 LLC v. US BANK, NA, etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2022 | Docket: 64916757

Published

initial or sign the summons, as required by section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes. Based upon U.S. Bank’s

DANIELLA BECKER v. TIMOTHY BECKER

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 2022 | Docket: 63654658

Published

server complied with the service statute. See § 48.031, Fla. Stat. Competent, substantial evidence

BRIAN SYMONETTE v. OLGA D. LOZANO

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 20, 2021 | Docket: 60660153

Published

service was not his “usual place of abode.” See § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (2020). Thus, service was not perfected

Epstein v. Brunel

271 So. 3d 1173

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 24, 2019 | Docket: 14988979

Published

Ordinarily, service of process is governed by section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2018), which provides

ROY L. LILLY v. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

267 So. 3d 452

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 2019 | Docket: 14909106

Published

the process server’s failure to comply with section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2015). See Nirk v. Bank

Sadlak v. Nationstar Mortgage

252 So. 3d 302

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 2018 | Docket: 7461926

Published

relevant method-of-service statute – in this case, section 48.031 – and the “Return of execution of process”

Ingenieria Y Exportacion De Tecnologia S.L. v. Freytech, Inc.

210 So. 3d 211, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 19257

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 2016 | Docket: 4559183

Published

comply with Florida’s service requirements. See § 48.031(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2016) (providing that “[sjerviee

James Matthews and Roberta Matthews v. U.S. Bank, National Association, etc.

197 So. 3d 1140, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 10027, 2016 WL 3541007

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 2016 | Docket: 3088366

Published

required by section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes Appellants’ next argument concerns section 48.031(5),

Raul J. Cepero a/k/a Raul De Jesus Cepero and Leslie Cepero v. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company

189 So. 3d 204, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 1812, 2016 WL 519542

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 10, 2016 | Docket: 3035025

Published

which is contrary to Florida Statute § 48.031(l)(a) — ” They also challenged the attempted substitute

Raul J. Cepero a/k/a Raul De Jesus Cepero and Leslie Cepero v. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 10, 2016 | Docket: 3036658

Published

delivered, which is contrary to Florida Statute § 48.031(1)(a) . . . .” They also challenged the attempted

Gabriela Benedetto v. U.S. Bank National Association

181 So. 3d 564, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 18799, 2015 WL 8947098

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 2015 | Docket: 3021573

Published

effect valid service of process as required by section 48.031, Florida Statutes. Linville v. Home Sav

Janet Mauro and Dennis Quinn v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

180 So. 3d 1083, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 18015, 2015 WL 7752675

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 2015 | Docket: 3017410

Published

informing the person of their contents .... § 48.031(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2012) (emphasis added).

In Re AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND FLORIDA RULE OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE 9.140

176 So. 3d 980, 40 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 544, 2015 Fla. LEXIS 2216, 2015 WL 5877975

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 2015 | Docket: 2866127

Published

amended to add the statutory reference • of section 48.031, Florida Statutes, to subdivision (h)(1) (Discovery

David Davidian and Irma Davidian v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association

178 So. 3d 45, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 14930, 2015 WL 5827124

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 2015 | Docket: 2865054

Published

claimed lack of evidence of compliance with section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes (2015), the record refuted

George Luis Toribio v. City of West Palm Beach, Florida

171 So. 3d 813, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 11956, 2015 WL 4747218

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2015 | Docket: 2683576

Published

935 So.2d 69, 71 (Fla. 3d DCA 2006). Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2013), requires that

Tamas Tibor Krisztian v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., as Subrogee of Renee M. Fiore

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 22, 2015 | Docket: 2679176

Published

that it was not his usual place of abode under section 48.031, Florida Statutes. State Farm filed an

Navarro v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC

148 So. 3d 522, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 15619, 2014 WL 5017880

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 2014 | Docket: 1433139

Published

substitute service of process.” See § 48.031, Fla. Stat. (2012). The record indicates that

Frank Romeo and Connie Yang v. US Bank National Association

144 So. 3d 585, 2014 WL 3729907, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 11608

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 2014 | Docket: 3599

Published

117 So.3d 823, 824 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013). Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2013), governs service of

Frank Romeo and Connie Yang v. US Bank National Association

144 So. 3d 585, 2014 WL 3729907, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 11608

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 2014 | Docket: 3599

Published

117 So.3d 823, 824 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013). Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2013), governs service of

Stettner v. Richardson

143 So. 3d 987, 2014 WL 3456201, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 10906

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 2014 | Docket: 433706

Published

88 So.3d 177 (Fla. 3d DCA 2011). Under section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2012), substitute

Davis v. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2004-2

134 So. 3d 1065, 2013 WL 5807522, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 17210

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 30, 2013 | Docket: 60239021

Published

that service did not meet the requirements of section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2012). See Bank of Am.,

Woide v. Fannie Mae

116 So. 3d 1281, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 11077, 2013 WL 3480088

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2013 | Docket: 60232311

Published

concedes error. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(a); § 48.031(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2011); Ball v. Jones, 65 So

Brown v. U.S. Bank National Ass'n

117 So. 3d 823, 2013 WL 3197074, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 10073

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 2013 | Docket: 60232796

Published

complying with the service of process statutes. Section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes (2009), requires the process

Walker v. Fifth Third Mortgage Co.

100 So. 3d 267, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 19554, 2012 WL 5457220

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2012 | Docket: 60225754

Published

process server failed to strictly comply with section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes (2012), we reverse. Fifth

Schofield v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

95 So. 3d 1051, 2012 WL 3758640, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 14621

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2012 | Docket: 60311066

Published

process server failed to comply with the terms of section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes (2009). The statute provides:

Heck v. Bank Liberty

86 So. 3d 1281, 2012 WL 1623518, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 7346

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 10, 2012 | Docket: 60307627

Published

did not properly serve him with process under section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2010). The statute provides

Coffin v. Brandau

614 F.3d 1240

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 3, 2011 | Docket: 171473

Published

up with a mailed copy. Compare Fla. Stat. Ann. § 48.031 (West 2011) with N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 308 (McKinney

Coffin v. Brandau

614 F.3d 1240

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 3, 2011 | Docket: 171493

Published

up with a mailed copy. Compare Fla. Stat. Ann. § 48.031 (West 2011) with N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 308 (McKinney

Silva v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P.

60 So. 3d 555, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 6367, 2011 WL 1705583

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 2011 | Docket: 2564956

Published

service of process was secured on Silva under section 48.031, Florida Statutes (2010), by serving a "Luz

Chancelor v. BWC Investments

57 So. 3d 969, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 4364, 2011 WL 1135380

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 2011 | Docket: 60299221

Published

Marlon Chancelor were not properly served. Section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that a copy

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Gonzalez

951 So. 2d 1037, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 4542, 2007 WL 911779

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2007 | Docket: 64849777

Published

service of process secured, purportedly under section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2006),1 by leaving

Gilbert v. Storey

920 So. 2d 1173, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 1824, 2006 WL 335604

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 2006 | Docket: 64842432

Published

older and informing the person of their contents.” § 48.031(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2004) (emphasis added). In

Grosheim v. Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, Inc.

819 So. 2d 906, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 8542, 2002 WL 1332248

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 2002 | Docket: 64816100

Published

Raymond, 103 Fla. 649, 138 So. 40 (1931))). Section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (2001), provides as follows:

Jesson, Inc. v. Sutton Hill Associates, Inc.

789 So. 2d 1064, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 8044, 2001 WL 649659

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 2001 | Docket: 64806889

Published

because service of process was not proper under section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1993). This court declined

Lopez v. Suarez

773 So. 2d 572

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 8, 2000 | Docket: 64802420

Published

Gonzalez, at the Lopezes’ alleged residence. See § 48.031(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999). On June 1, 2000, Ms

Shurman v. Atlantic Mortgage & Investment

740 So. 2d 1221, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 11144, 1999 WL 629888

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 20, 1999 | Docket: 64790838

Published

place of abode,” as that term is utilized in section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1997), was at the

Rokeach v. Glickstein

718 So. 2d 831, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 9080, 1998 WL 406631

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 22, 1998 | Docket: 64783381

Published

Susan Rokeach, service was sufficient under section 48.031(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1997). On appeal,

Monsour v. Bruce BALK, A.I.A., P.A.

705 So. 2d 968, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 557

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 1998 | Docket: 64778816

Published

substituted service by serving Dr. Monsour’s son. Section 48.031(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1995), provides for

Fern, Ltd. v. Road Legends, Inc.

698 So. 2d 364, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 9482, 1997 WL 473907

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 20, 1997 | Docket: 64775464

Published

effect valid service of process as required by section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991). See Slomowitz v.

Galego v. Robinson

695 So. 2d 443, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 5860, 1997 WL 280631

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 28, 1997 | Docket: 64774208

Published

traditional form of service of process pursuant to section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991). Appellees should

State v. Rodriguez

665 So. 2d 1148, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 107, 1996 WL 7169

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 10, 1996 | Docket: 64761217

Published

therein, informing such person of the contents.” See § 48.031, Fla.Stat. (1993). Subsequently, the appellant

Rodriguez v. Nasrallah

659 So. 2d 437, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 8558, 1995 WL 478261

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 1995 | Docket: 64758358

Published

and not upon any of the persons designated in section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1985)- The wife entered

Gotlib v. Ponieman

623 So. 2d 631, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 9213, 1993 WL 347491

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 14, 1993 | Docket: 64698478

Published

604, 110 S.Ct. 2105, 109 L.Ed.2d 631 (1990); § 48.031, Fla.Stat. (1991).

Carr v. Glass-Tech Corp.

614 So. 2d 1227, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 3642, 1993 WL 90555

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 1993 | Docket: 64694773

Published

received service of process in person under section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991). Affirmed.

Weitzman v. Resolution Trust Corp.

608 So. 2d 510, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10998, 1992 WL 296051

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1992 | Docket: 64692023

Published

traditional form of service of process prescribed by section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1991). *512Nor is there

Stein v. Stein

598 So. 2d 92, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 2802, 1992 WL 51259

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 18, 1992 | Docket: 64667082

Published

Tonya Schneider in Tampa which is permitted by section 48.031(1) is sufficient for the trial court to obtain

Montero v. DuVal Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n

581 So. 2d 938, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 5343

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 1991 | Docket: 64659850

Published

that due process has not be effected. Florida Statute 48.-031(2)(a) provides that substituted service

Pina v. Simon-Pina

544 So. 2d 1161, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1452, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 3396, 1989 WL 63376

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 1989 | Docket: 64643163

Published

service within Florida insufficient, pursuant to section 48.031, Florida Statutes. This statute, governing

Eyster v. Chapnick

530 So. 2d 1110, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2178, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 4139, 1988 WL 96088

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 1988 | Docket: 64636963

Published

Eyster was void because of noncompliance with section 48.-031(1), Florida Statutes (1985). We therefore reverse

Krasnow v. Eisenberg

530 So. 2d 507, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 3971, 1988 WL 91188

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 1988 | Docket: 64636748

Published

of process was not effected as provided by section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1985), we reverse and

Palazzola v. Angel

525 So. 2d 503, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1265, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 2168, 1988 WL 54212

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1988 | Docket: 64634910

Published

Service shall be made “as provided by law." Section 48.031(2) provides that service of process of witness

Stern v. Gad

505 So. 2d 531, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 895, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7449

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 1987 | Docket: 64626408

Published

condominium owned by the appellant, pursuant to Section 48.-031(1), Florida Statutes (1985). We hold that mere

Araujo v. Ramirez-Limon

490 So. 2d 1049, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1455

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 1986 | Docket: 729807

Published

residence is not his "usual place of abode," under section 48.031(1), Florida Statutes (1983).[1] See State v

Weinstein v. LPI-The Shoppes, Inc.

482 So. 2d 520, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 6038, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 281

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 28, 1986 | Docket: 64617132

Published

served was Weinstein’s usual place of abode, see § 48.031, Fla.Stat. (1983), Guistiani’s affidavit stands

Miller v. Johnson

466 So. 2d 340, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 514, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 12719

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1985 | Docket: 64610937

Published

served, as required by section 48.031. The cross-reference note to section 48.031 un*342der section 901

Washington v. State

453 So. 2d 213, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14584

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1984 | Docket: 64606059

Published

to the witness’ wife, it is proper service. Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1976). This missing witness

Community Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n of the Palm Beaches v. Wright

452 So. 2d 638, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13617

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 1984 | Docket: 64605774

Published

of service on the guardian by reference to section 48.031. The minor was never named in the instant suit

Smatt v. Howard W. Wehnes, Jr. & Co.

413 So. 2d 103, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 19797

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1982 | Docket: 64589582

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no effective service within the meaning of Section 48.-031, Florida Statutes (1979). The trial court erred

Tamayo v. Caballero

413 So. 2d 78, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 19657

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 1982 | Docket: 64589573

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Given these undisputed facts, compliance with Section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979) was not evident. Accordingly

Florida Bar

391 So. 2d 165, 1980 Fla. LEXIS 4428

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 9, 1980 | Docket: 64579206

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Subdivision (c) is' revised to conform with section 48.031, Florida Statutes (1979). RULE 1.420 DISMISSAL

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Mar 15, 1978 | Docket: 3258695

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that the sheriffs shall charge `fixed' fees. Section 48.031, F. S., provides: Service of original

Jones ex rel. Jones v. Lucks

349 So. 2d 691, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 16228

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 1977 | Docket: 64560030

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service can be made “by delivering a copy of” it. Section 48.031 Florida Statutes (1975). In consequence the

Exchange National Bank of Chicago v. Rotocast Plastics Products, Inc.

341 So. 2d 787, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15136

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 11, 1977 | Docket: 64556748

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service of process, we find that the requirements of § 48.031,1 Fla.Stat., F.S.A. were not complied with in

Speer v. Wooddell

340 So. 2d 524, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 16066

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1976 | Docket: 64556305

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this court that the plain language of the Florida Statute 48.031 requires service upon a ‘member of the

Ward v. Gibson

349 So. 2d 173, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 16202

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 1976 | Docket: 64559846

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abode is not valid service on the defendant. Section 48.031, Fla.Stat., provides that, “Service or original

Wright v. Sterling Drug, Inc.

321 So. 2d 460, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 15603

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 1975 | Docket: 64550250

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held that actual notice is not required under Section 48.031, Florida Statutes. If actual notice is not

Wright v. Sterling Drug, Inc.

321 So. 2d 460, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 15603

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 1975 | Docket: 64550250

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held that actual notice is not required under Section 48.031, Florida Statutes. If actual notice is not

Couts v. Maryland Casualty Co.

306 So. 2d 593

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 1975 | Docket: 64543917

Published

was attempted here pursuant to the provisions of § 48.031, F.S.1973, which provides in material part as

In re the Marriage of Strauser

297 So. 2d 856, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 6895

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 1974 | Docket: 64540308

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dissolution proceeding was legally sufficient under Section 48.031, Florida Statutes 1971, to give the court entering

Falkner v. Pastrano

251 So. 2d 712, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6209

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 1971 | Docket: 64521832

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Reversed and remanded with directions. . See F.S. § 48.031, F.S.A. . We have no record of this hearing

Outler v. Berman

234 So. 2d 724, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6556

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 28, 1970 | Docket: 64514420

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Hyman Berman pursuant to § 47.13, Fla.Stat., now § 48.031, Fla.Stat., F.S.A. There was substantial, competent

Black v. Black

227 So. 2d 53, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 5015

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1969 | Docket: 64511642

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sufficient, under former Section 47.13, now Section 48.031, Florida Statutes 1967, F.S.A., to give the