Florida Statute 48.181 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 48
PROCESS AND SERVICE OF PROCESS

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F.S. 48.181

¹48.181 Substituted service on nonresidents and foreign business entities engaging in business in state or concealing their whereabouts.—

(1) As used in this section, the term “foreign business entity” means any corporation or other business entity that is incorporated, formed, or existing under the laws of any other state, territory, or commonwealth, or the laws of any foreign country.

(2) The acceptance by any individual who is a resident of any other state, territory, or commonwealth, or of any foreign country, or by any foreign business entity of the privilege extended by law to nonresidents to operate, conduct, engage in, or carry on a business or business venture in this state, or to have an office or agency in this state, is deemed to constitute an appointment by the individual or foreign business entity of the Secretary of State of this state as its agent on whom process in any action or proceeding against the individual or foreign business entity, or any combination thereof, arising out of any transaction or operation connected with or incidental to the business or business venture may be served as substituted service in accordance with this chapter. The acceptance of the privilege is signification of the agreement of the respective individual or foreign business entity that the process served against it in accordance with this chapter is of the same validity as if served personally on the individual or foreign business entity.

(3) If a foreign business entity has registered to do business in this state and has maintained its registration in an active status or otherwise continued to have a registered agent designated in accordance with s. 48.091, personal service of process must first be attempted on the foreign business entity in the manner and order of priority described in this chapter as applicable to the foreign business entity. If, after due diligence, the party seeking to effectuate service of process is unable to effectuate service of process on the foreign business entity in the manner and order of priority provided in this chapter, the party may use substituted service of process on the Secretary of State.

(4) Any individual or foreign business entity that conceals its whereabouts is deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as its agent on whom all process may be served, in any action or proceeding against such individual or foreign business entity, arising out of any transaction or operation connected with or incidental to any business or business venture carried on in this state by such individual or foreign business entity.

(5) Any individual who was a resident of this state and who subsequently became a nonresident is deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as his or her agent on whom all process may be served in any action or proceeding against such individual arising out of any transaction or operation connected with or incidental to any business or business venture carried on in this state by such individual.

(6) Any individual or foreign business entity that sells, consigns, or leases by any means whatsoever tangible or intangible personal property, through brokers, jobbers, wholesalers, or distributors to any individual, corporation, or other business entity in this state is conclusively presumed to be both engaged in substantial and not isolated activities within this state and operating, conducting, engaging in, or carrying on a business or business venture in this state.

(7) Service pursuant to this section must be effectuated in the manner prescribed by s. 48.161.

History.—s. 1, ch. 6224, 1911; RGS 2602; CGL 4249; s. 1, ch. 26657, 1951; s. 1, ch. 57-747; s. 4, ch. 67-254; s. 2, ch. 84-2; s. 279, ch. 95-147; s. 12, ch. 2022-190; s. 4, ch. 2025-13.

¹Note.—Section 5, ch. 2025-13, provides:

“(1) The amendments made to chapter 48, Florida Statutes, by chapter 2022-190, Laws of Florida, apply to causes of action that accrued on or after January 2, 2023, and to all causes of action that accrued before January 2, 2023, for which service of process was effectuated on or after January 2, 2023.

“(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), any service of process that occurred between January 2, 2023, and October 1, 2025, which has not been invalidated by a court, is valid if such service complied with either chapter 48, Florida Statutes, as amended by chapter 2022-190, Laws of Florida, or the laws governing service of process in effect before January 2, 2023, which would have applied in the absence of chapter 2022-190, Laws of Florida.

“(3) The amendments made by this act apply to all service of process made or effectuated on or after October 1, 2025, regardless of whether the cause of action accrued before, on, or after October 1, 2025.

“(4) This section does not extend or modify the time for challenging the validity of any service of process and does not revive any ability to challenge the validity of service of process which has previously been waived.”

Note.—Former s. 47.16.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 48.181

Total Results: 212

Oriental Imports And Exports, Inc. v. Maduro & Curiel's Bank

701 F.2d 889

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 28, 1983 | Docket: 955069

Cited 66 times | Published

concerning what constituted doing business under Section 48.181 apply to Section 48.193(1)(a). Orange Motors

Polskie Linie Oceaniczne D/B/A Polish Ocean Lines v. Seasafe Transport A/s

795 F.2d 968, 1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 27942

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 8, 1986 | Docket: 970344

Cited 65 times | Published

2 . Prior to the 1984 amendments, section 48.181 provided that: (1) The acceptance by

Jacob Schuurman and Federal Insurance Company v. The Motor Vessel "Betty K V", Her Engines, Tackle, Etc., in Rem, and Doric Navigation, in Personam

798 F.2d 442, 5 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 1387, 1988 A.M.C. 605, 1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 29268

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 3, 1986 | Docket: 312065

Cited 61 times | Published

upon Florida’s long-arm statute, Fla.Stat.Ann. § 48.181 (West 1969). As to the “Betty K V,” the court

Poston v. American President Lines, Ltd.

452 F. Supp. 568, 1981 A.M.C. 2693

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 1978 | Docket: 2148748

Cited 55 times | Published

53 (S.D.Fla.1968), Judge Fulton said that under § 48.181 of the Florida Statutes one may serve the Secretary

Elmex Corp. v. ATLANTIC FED. SAVINGS & L. ASS'N

325 So. 2d 58

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 16, 1976 | Docket: 1244556

Cited 53 times | Published

statute invoked by the plaintiff in this cause, § 48.181, F.S., provides for substituted service of process

Dinsmore v. Martin Blumenthal Associates, Inc.

314 So. 2d 561, 1975 Fla. LEXIS 3245

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 21, 1975 | Docket: 246026

Cited 43 times | Published

Appeal, Third District, reversed relying upon § 48.181, Fla. Stat., which provides: "48.181 Service on

Fraser v. Smith

594 F.3d 842, 75 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 1211, 2010 A.M.C. 2904, 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 1315, 2010 WL 184373

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 21, 2010 | Docket: 213446

Cited 42 times | Published

Florida's service-of-process statute, Fla. Stat. § 48.181(1)).[8] J & B Tours' business activities in Florida

Bloom v. AH Pond Co., Inc.

519 F. Supp. 1162, 1981 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13918

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 1981 | Docket: 894990

Cited 40 times | Published

appropriate long-arm statutes. *1166 The first one, Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1979) provides: The acceptance

Hitt v. Nissan Motor Company, Ltd.

399 F. Supp. 838, 1975 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11356

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 1975 | Docket: 1625310

Cited 32 times | Published

Plaintiff relies primarily on Florida Statutes § 48.181 and secondarily on § 42.182 for providing jurisdiction

Gordon v. John Deere Company

264 So. 2d 419, 1972 Fla. LEXIS 3558

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 1972 | Docket: 1321997

Cited 29 times | Published

attempted under Florida Statutes § 48.161 and § 48.181, F.S.A. was quashed by the United States District

Visoly v. Security Pacific Credit Corp.

768 So. 2d 482, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 10508, 2000 WL 1153879

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 16, 2000 | Docket: 1447731

Cited 27 times | Published

under the Non-Resident Businessman's Statute. See § 48.181, Fla. Stat. (1999). Copies of process were mailed

AB CTC v. Morejon

324 So. 2d 625, 18 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. (West) 981

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 1975 | Docket: 1308285

Cited 27 times | Published

on either Fla. Stat. § 48.181 or § 48.182, and such decision if based upon § 48.181 would conflict with

State v. American Tobacco Co.

707 So. 2d 851, 1998 WL 88195

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 1998 | Docket: 291463

Cited 25 times | Published

1991)(addressing substituted service under section 48.181 and whether fact that party served was wholly-owned

Madax International Corp. v. DELCHER INTERCONTINENTAL MOVING SERV. INC.

342 So. 2d 1082, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15170

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 1977 | Docket: 2372490

Cited 25 times | Published

being made under Section 48.193 rather than Section 48.181. Unlike Georgia Sav. & L. Serv. Corp. v. Delwood

Youngblood v. Citrus Assoc. of NY Cotton Exch., Inc.

276 So. 2d 505

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1973 | Docket: 346357

Cited 25 times | Published

and connexity as delineated in Florida Statute § 48.181 (1971), F.S.A., must be read in pari materia with

DeVaney v. Rumsch

228 So. 2d 904

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 1969 | Docket: 1527916

Cited 24 times | Published

sought to be reviewed holds that Florida Statute § 48.181, F.S.A., providing for constructive service of

Sun Trust Bank v. Sun International Hotels, Ltd.

184 F. Supp. 2d 1246, 2001 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23350, 15 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 58

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 2001 | Docket: 2337499

Cited 22 times | Published

iii. § 48.181(3) Finally, plaintiff alleges that defendants come within the purview of § 48.181(3), which

Qualley v. International Air Service Co., Ltd.

595 So. 2d 194, 1992 WL 32810

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 25, 1992 | Docket: 1708792

Cited 22 times | Published

v. Canada, 391 So.2d 749 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (§ 48.181); see also Phillips v. Orange Co., 522 So.2d 64

Burger King Corp. v. Holder

844 F. Supp. 1528, 1993 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19838, 1993 WL 597404

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 1993 | Docket: 1064658

Cited 21 times | Published

nonresident defendant by pleading either the language of § 48.181, see Fla. R.Civ.P. 1.070(i); see also Venetian

Lacy v. Force v. Corp.

403 So. 2d 1050

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 1981 | Docket: 1250654

Cited 21 times | Published

long-arm statute (Section 48.181) than the one now before us. The provisions of Section 48.181 apply to nonresident

Dublin Company v. Peninsular Supply Company

309 So. 2d 207

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 14, 1975 | Docket: 1770829

Cited 21 times | Published

grounds the court had no jurisdiction under F.S. 48.181 (1973) and F.S. 48.193 (1973) We reverse. The

Bank of Wessington v. Winters Gov't SEC. Corp.

361 So. 2d 757

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 1978 | Docket: 668465

Cited 20 times | Published

sought to be served *760 pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 48.181(1) must be considered collectively and show a

Labbee v. Harrington

913 So. 2d 679, 2005 WL 2293556

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 2005 | Docket: 1698180

Cited 19 times | Published

or allegations of the ultimate facts" under section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2003), thereby failing to

Tobacco Merchants Ass'n v. Broin

657 So. 2d 939, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 7432, 1995 WL 407453

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 1995 | Docket: 1514471

Cited 19 times | Published

the basis for long-arm jurisdiction over TMA. Section 48.181(3) deems a person, firm or corporation *941

American Motors Corp. v. Abrahantes

474 So. 2d 271, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1594

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1985 | Docket: 1749863

Cited 18 times | Published

to dismiss is reversed. Reversed. NOTES [1] Section 48.181(3) was amended in the following manner: (3)

Esberger v. First Florida Business Consultants

338 So. 2d 561

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 22, 1976 | Docket: 346546

Cited 18 times | Published

v. Loach, 203 So.2d 350 (Fla. 2d DCA 1967), Section 48.181, Florida Statutes. The complaint filed by appellee

Lyster v. Round

276 So. 2d 186

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1973 | Docket: 1730317

Cited 18 times | Published

our state pursuant to the provisions of F.S. Section 48.181(1), F.S.A., as follows: "The acceptance by

McClenon v. Nissan Motor Corp. in U.S.A.

726 F. Supp. 822, 1989 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15072, 1989 WL 151050

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 1989 | Docket: 1335548

Cited 17 times | Published

of substituted service on nonresident," and Section 48.181, "Service on nonresident engaging in business

Orange Motors, Etc. v. Rueben H. Donnelley

415 So. 2d 892

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1982 | Docket: 390811

Cited 17 times | Published

over a nonresident doing business in Florida. § 48.181, Fla. Stat. (1977). Ultimately, the trial court

Atlantic Lines, Ltd. v. M/V DOMBURGH

473 F. Supp. 700, 1980 A.M.C. 2006, 1979 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11102

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 1979 | Docket: 2016772

Cited 16 times | Published

apposite for the "doing business" statute, F.S. § 48.181 (1977), rather than the "long-arm" statute, F

Hyco Mfg. Co. v. Rotex Intern. Corp.

355 So. 2d 471

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 1978 | Docket: 346554

Cited 16 times | Published

not sufficient to activate the provisions of Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1975). We hold that for

American Baseball Cap, Inc. v. Duzinski

308 So. 2d 639

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 1975 | Docket: 2523928

Cited 16 times | Published

subject to service of process pursuant to Florida Statute 48.181 or any other applicable statute? An excellent

Horace v. American National Bank and Trust Co.

251 So. 2d 33

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 3, 1971 | Docket: 418728

Cited 16 times | Published

Horace, a nonresident, was made pursuant to Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes, F.S.A.[1] This section

Akey v. Murphy

238 So. 2d 94, 1970 Trade Cas. (CCH) 73,277

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1970 | Docket: 552494

Cited 16 times | Published

insofar as the constructive-service statute, Section 48.181, Fla. Stat. 1969, F.S.A. providing for service

Mecca Multimedia, Inc. v. Kurzbard

954 So. 2d 1179, 2007 WL 1062526

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 2007 | Docket: 1163781

Cited 15 times | Published

on Florida's Secretary of State pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2005), one of Florida's

PSR ASSOC. v. Artcraft-Health

364 So. 2d 855

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 29, 1978 | Docket: 461853

Cited 13 times | Published

"doing business" within the contemplation of Section 48.181(1)[1] or 48.193(1)(a),[2] Florida Statutes;

Citizens State Bank v. WINTERS GOVERN. SEC. CORP.

361 So. 2d 760

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 1978 | Docket: 2448824

Cited 13 times | Published

person sought to be served pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 48.181(1) must be considered collectively and show a

Massey v. David

831 So. 2d 226, 2002 WL 31421809

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 30, 2002 | Docket: 2525788

Cited 12 times | Published

for service under section 48.181(1). Following service pursuant to section 48.181(1), Mr. David answered

VOLKSWAGENWERK, ETC. v. McCurdy

340 So. 2d 544

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 1976 | Docket: 1299672

Cited 11 times | Published

substituted service of process effected under F.S. § 48.181, one of Florida's "longarm" statutes. Appellees

Groome v. Feyh

651 F. Supp. 249, 1986 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15814

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1986 | Docket: 1295424

Cited 10 times | Published

insufficient to invoke the provisions of Florida Statute § 48.181(1) (service upon a nonresident engaged in business

Mac Millan-Bloedel, Ltd. v. Canada

391 So. 2d 749

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 24, 1980 | Docket: 1173874

Cited 10 times | Published

personal jurisdiction over Mac Millan pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979), or section 48.182

CARIBE & PANAMA INVS. v. Christensen

375 So. 2d 601

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 2, 1979 | Docket: 346555

Cited 10 times | Published

business before jurisdiction attaches under Section 48.181(1). Bradford White Corp. v. Aetna Insurance

Turcotte v. Graves

374 So. 2d 641

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 1979 | Docket: 430527

Cited 10 times | Published

Sections 48.161 and 48.181, Florida Statutes. Section 48.181 allowed substituted service of process on nonresidents

Atlas Van Lines, Inc. v. Rossmoore

271 So. 2d 31, 1972 Fla. App. LEXIS 5662

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 13, 1972 | Docket: 1730032

Cited 10 times | Published

utilized the "substituted service" authorized by § 48.181, F.S.A., (the "long arm" statute) when suing a

Moo Young v. Air Canada

445 So. 2d 1102

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 29, 1984 | Docket: 1685525

Cited 9 times | Published

attempted to obtain service of process pursuant to Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1981). The trial court dismissed

PELYCADO ONROEREND v. Ruthenberg

635 So. 2d 1001

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1994 | Docket: 1352729

Cited 8 times | Published

pursuant to § 48.161, Florida Statutes (1991) and § 48.181, Florida Statutes (1991). These statutes allow

Rose's Stores, Inc. v. Cherry

526 So. 2d 749, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1326, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 2271, 1988 WL 54431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 1988 | Docket: 1272837

Cited 8 times | Published

requirements of doing business and connexity raised in section 48.181 must be read in pari materia with section 48

In Re Asbestos Litigation

679 F. Supp. 1096

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1987 | Docket: 1075052

Cited 8 times | Published

over a non-resident defendant under Fla.Stat. § 48.181 (long-arm statute), as they have made an insufficient

Kravitz v. GEBRUEDER PLETSCHER, ETC.

442 So. 2d 985

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 1983 | Docket: 1026019

Cited 8 times | Published

court in General Tire, which was decided under Section 48.181, I agree to certify the question as one of

Underwood v. University of Kentucky

390 So. 2d 433, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 18127

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1980 | Docket: 2553165

Cited 8 times | Published

the Florida Secretary of State pursuant to Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979). Defendants moved

ABL Realty Corp. v. Cohl

384 So. 2d 1351

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 1980 | Docket: 1268672

Cited 8 times | Published

serving the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979). Thereafter, A.B.L

Compania Anonima Simantob v. Bank of America International

373 So. 2d 68

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 1979 | Docket: 1772732

Cited 8 times | Published

business or a business venture within the meaning of § 48.181, Florida Statutes (1977),[2] so that service of

Bird v. International Graphics, Inc.

362 So. 2d 316, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 17174

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1978 | Docket: 1363609

Cited 8 times | Published

plaintiff/appellee upon the defendant/appellant, pursuant to Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1977), was sufficient to

Chase Manhattan Bank v. BANCO DEL

343 So. 2d 936, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15526

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 1977 | Docket: 1710512

Cited 8 times | Published

corporation under Florida's long-arm statute [Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1975)] should be quashed

Elmex Corp. v. Atlantic Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n of Fort Lauderdale

325 So. 2d 58, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 15227

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 16, 1976 | Docket: 64551770

Cited 8 times | Published

statute invoked by the plaintiff in this cause, § 48.181, F.S., provides for substituted service of process

McCarthy v. Little River Bank and Trust Company

224 So. 2d 338, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 5488

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 1969 | Docket: 1247940

Cited 8 times | Published

quash service of process served under Fla. Stat. § 48.181, F.S.A. Appellant, Robert McCarthy, was and is

DELANCY v. Tobias

26 So. 3d 77, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 275, 2010 WL 173560

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 2010 | Docket: 1116716

Cited 7 times | Published

diligence. This appeal ensued. II. ANALYSIS Section 48.181(1) provides for substituted service on residents

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

The plaintiffs also served defendant under section 48.181, Florida Statutes, which provides for service

Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company v. William R. Ponsoldt

51 F.3d 938, 32 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 478, 1995 U.S. App. LEXIS 8923, 1995 WL 230419

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 19, 1995 | Docket: 1506371

Cited 7 times | Published

perfected substituted service pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 48.181(1) (1991), 2 which stated in pertinent

Nicolet, Inc. v. Benton

467 So. 2d 1046

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 1985 | Docket: 1680471

Cited 7 times | Published

appeal, appellees have exclusively relied on Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes,[1] to confer personal

Klein v. MEGA TRADING, LIMITED

416 So. 2d 866

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1982 | Docket: 1425078

Cited 7 times | Published

resident. Service of process was made pursuant to Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979). Jack Klein appeared

McLean v. Church of Scientology of Cal.

538 F. Supp. 545, 1982 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12091

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 1982 | Docket: 2141654

Cited 7 times | Published

plaintiffs filed an affidavit of compliance with Florida Statute 48.181, which in relevant part is as follows:

Atlas Aircraft Corporation v. Buckingham

302 So. 2d 163, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 8396

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 1974 | Docket: 418717

Cited 7 times | Published

of process under Florida's long-arm statute, section 48.181, F.S. See Viking Superior Corporation v. W

Fleischman v. Morris

260 So. 2d 278

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

Cited 7 times | Published

substituted service of process under F.S. 48.161 and F.S. 48.181, F.S.A. A default was entered against appellants

Waxoyl Ag v. Taylor, Brion, Buker

711 So. 2d 1251, 1998 WL 250758

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 1998 | Docket: 1337612

Cited 6 times | Published

or a business venture within Florida. See id. § 48.181(1). Waxoyl's motion to quash service of process

WCTU Ry. Co. v. Szilagyi

511 So. 2d 727, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2066

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 25, 1987 | Docket: 1338133

Cited 6 times | Published

by means of substituted service pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1983), when the defendant

American Baseball Cap, Inc. v. Duzinski

359 So. 2d 483

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1978 | Docket: 1418111

Cited 6 times | Published

service of process on defendant under F.S. 48.161, F.S. 48.181 and F.S. 48.182. Defendant filed a motion to

HARTMAN AGCY., INC. v. Indiana Farmers Mut. Ins. Co.

353 So. 2d 665, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 14837

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 1978 | Docket: 1141573

Cited 6 times | Published

the appellant pursuant to the provisions of Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1975). However, the third

Marshall v. Johnson

301 So. 2d 134

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 1974 | Docket: 1338736

Cited 6 times | Published

appellants. The then existing Florida long-arm statute, § 48.181, Florida Statutes, provided no means for obtaining

Babson Bros. Co. v. Allison

298 So. 2d 450

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 1974 | Docket: 1439230

Cited 6 times | Published

amenable to substituted service of process under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., the long arm statute

Eder Instrument Co. v. Allen

253 So. 2d 902

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1971 | Docket: 1451098

Cited 6 times | Published

appellant is subject to service of process under § 48.181, Fla. Stat., F.S.A. The plaintiff-appellees, Mr

Vega Glen v. Club Méditerranée S.A.

359 F. Supp. 2d 1352, 18 A.L.R. Fed. 2d 827, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3274, 2005 WL 497816

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2005 | Docket: 2337586

Cited 5 times | Published

that CMSI or CMMS are agents of CMSA under Section 48.181, that section is inapplicable. CONCLUSION

Newberry v. Rife

675 So. 2d 684, 1996 WL 339080

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 21, 1996 | Docket: 1323233

Cited 5 times | Published

facts to allow substituted service pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1991). On or about February

The Florida Bar v. Charnock

661 So. 2d 1207, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 549, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 1739, 1995 WL 625203

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1995 | Docket: 1526487

Cited 5 times | Published

notice of this action because Castle Pools used section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1991), or the "long arm

Core Industries, Inc. v. Agostinelli

591 So. 2d 207, 1991 WL 71556

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 1991 | Docket: 541334

Cited 5 times | Published

jurisdiction over Core and Cherokee. By alleging § 48.181(3) and § 48.193(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1989), inter

City Contract Bus Service, Inc. v. Woody

515 So. 2d 1354, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2699, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 11251, 1987 WL 1912

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1987 | Docket: 1467912

Cited 5 times | Published

for long-arm jurisdiction argued below was section 48.181, Florida Statutes. Georgia Bus filed defensive

American Motors Corporation v. Abrahantes

446 So. 2d 240

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 6, 1984 | Docket: 1779894

Cited 5 times | Published

the Secretary of *241 State as provided in Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1981), our review of the

General Tire & Rubber v. HICKORY SPRINGS MFG.

388 So. 2d 264

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 27, 1980 | Docket: 419898

Cited 5 times | Published

48.181 and 48.193, Florida Statutes (1979). Section 48.181 basically provides for the acquisition of in

Bradford White Corp. v. Aetna Ins. Co.

372 So. 2d 994, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15398

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 1979 | Docket: 320126

Cited 5 times | Published

case on the Florida Secretary of State under Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1977), as the method

Fernon v. Itkin

476 F. Supp. 1, 1977 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17396

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1977 | Docket: 1598357

Cited 5 times | Published

amenable to service of process under Fla.Stat. § 48.181. Devaney v. Rumsch, 228 So.2d 904 (Fla.1969);

Escambia Treating Co. v. Otto Candies, Inc.

405 F. Supp. 1235, 1975 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14828

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1975 | Docket: 905734

Cited 5 times | Published

Florida Statutes. Under the old long-arm act, F.S. § 48.181, acceptance of the privilege "to operate, conduct

Crouse-Hinds Company v. Capellia

302 So. 2d 800, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 8493

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 1974 | Docket: 1743258

Cited 5 times | Published

substituted service of process under either Section 48.181, F.S. or 48.193, F.S., apparently to no avail

MARTIN BLUMENTHAL ASSOC. v. Dinsmore

289 So. 2d 481

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 15, 1974 | Docket: 1321762

Cited 5 times | Published

and fair play. Appellant relies on Fla. Stat. § 48.181(1), F.S.A. and language therein which subjects

Sayet v. Interstate Blood Bank, Inc.

245 So. 2d 142

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1971 | Docket: 1356631

Cited 5 times | Published

on the appellee was attempted pursuant to F.S. § 48.181, F.S.A. which provides for all foreign corporations

Jupiter House, LLC v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.

198 So. 3d 1122, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 12808, 2016 WL 4468146

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2016 | Docket: 60256402

Cited 4 times | Published

to section 48.181,Florida Statutes (2014). When substituted service is made under section 48.181,the

Paola A. Alvardo-Fernandez v. Matthew Mazoff

151 So. 3d 8, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 15631, 2014 WL 4988409

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 2014 | Docket: 1432430

Cited 4 times | Published

So.2d 855, 857-58 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978)). Section 48.181 sets forth the jurisdictional requirements

Peruyero v. Airbus S.A.S.

83 F. Supp. 3d 1283, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 181675, 2014 WL 7734264

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 2014 | Docket: 64300237

Cited 4 times | Published

Florida’s long-arm statutes&emdash;Fla. Stat. § 48.181, § 48.182, § 48.193, and § 47.16&emdash; that

Dubois v. Butler Ex Rel. Butler

901 So. 2d 1029, 2005 WL 1226133

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 25, 2005 | Docket: 1666349

Cited 4 times | Published

plaintiffs have conceded error. Pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2003), the plaintiffs properly

Suroor v. First Inv. Corp.

700 So. 2d 139, 1997 WL 627539

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 1997 | Docket: 2543894

Cited 4 times | Published

Suroor is amenable to suit in Florida under section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1995). Therefore, the trial

Mercy Lu Enterprises, Inc. v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co.

681 So. 2d 758, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 9280, 1996 WL 496991

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 1996 | Docket: 1385406

Cited 4 times | Published

insurance company then effected service pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1993), which authorizes

Gulf Atlantic Transport Co. v. Offshore Tugs, Inc.

740 F. Supp. 823, 1990 WL 82650

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 1990 | Docket: 1776208

Cited 4 times | Published

or 48.181(3), and not from § 48.193. Fla.Stat. § 48.181 states, in relevant part, the following: (1) The

Law Offices of Evan I. Fetterman v. Inter-Tel

480 So. 2d 1382, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 131, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 6031

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 31, 1985 | Docket: 1220390

Cited 4 times | Published

the statutes. Id. at 508 (footnote omitted). Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1983) provides in part:

DeMarco v. CAYMAN OVERSEAS REINSURANCE

460 So. 2d 547

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 13, 1984 | Docket: 1766858

Cited 4 times | Published

subject to substituted service of process under § 48.181(1), Florida Statutes. We agree and affirm. The

Limardo v. Corporacion Intercontinental

590 F. Supp. 1109, 1984 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24492

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1984 | Docket: 2097770

Cited 4 times | Published

this action." (Emphasis added.) Similarly, Section 48.181(1) authorizes personal jurisdiction of a foreign

Conde v. Professional Mediquip of Florida, Inc.

436 So. 2d 322

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1983 | Docket: 1340077

Cited 4 times | Published

the original summons, had not been achieved. Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1981), authorizes use of

Florida First Nat. Bank v. Dent

350 So. 2d 481

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 1977 | Docket: 1707267

Cited 4 times | Published

occupancy under the lease in Jacksonville, Section 48.181, Florida Statutes, the trial court separately

Reader's Digest Ass'n v. State Ex Rel. Conner

251 So. 2d 552

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 17, 1971 | Docket: 459332

Cited 4 times | Published

accomplished pursuant to the provisions of F.S. § 48.181 (1969), F.S.A. Reader's Digest, by appropriate

Green Emerald Homes, LLC v. Federal National Mortgage Association

224 So. 3d 799, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 10967, 2017 WL 3271624

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 2, 2017 | Docket: 6130683

Cited 3 times | Published

Specifically, Green Emerald argued that under section 48.181, Fannie Mae’s substitute service of process

Coastal Capital Venture, LLC v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc.

153 So. 3d 283, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 14236, 2014 WL 4476533

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2014 | Docket: 1223488

Cited 3 times | Published

the Florida Secretary of State pursuant to section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (2012). That statute permits

Pinero v. Yam Margate, L.L.C.

825 F. Supp. 2d 1264, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 135854, 2011 WL 5865293

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2011 | Docket: 1432690

Cited 3 times | Published

have been performed pursuant to Florida Statutes § 48.181, titled "Service on Nonresident Engaging in Business

Chase Manhattan Bank v. Cebeck

505 So. 2d 539, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 921, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7489

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 1987 | Docket: 1455270

Cited 3 times | Published

not subject appellant to jurisdiction under section 48.181, 48.193(1)(a), Florida Statutes. Cf., Batavia

Firestone Steel Products Co. of Canada v. Snell

423 So. 2d 979

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1982 | Docket: 2569059

Cited 3 times | Published

personal jurisdiction over Firestone under either section 48.181 or section 48.193, Florida Statutes (1981)

Purcell v. Deli Man, Inc.

411 So. 2d 378, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 19683

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 1982 | Docket: 64588673

Cited 3 times | Published

jurisdiction over [Pomerantz] pursuant to Florida Statute § 48.181 or § 48.193. ...” Purcell, on authority of Florida

Travelers Insurance Company v. Davis

371 So. 2d 702, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15254

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 5, 1979 | Docket: 1786739

Cited 3 times | Published

service upon the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1977), after counsel for

Crown Colony Club, Limited v. Honecker

307 So. 2d 889, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 7330

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 31, 1974 | Docket: 1241107

Cited 3 times | Published

process upon the Secretary of State pursuant to § 48.181, Fla. Stat. and (2) service of process upon one

CITIZENS AND SOUTHERN BANK OF ATLANTA v. Popkin

281 So. 2d 522

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1973 | Docket: 1261455

Cited 3 times | Published

upon Citizens and Southern Bank pursuant to F.S. § 48.181 F.S.A. Thereafter, appellant filed its motion

White v. Allen

232 So. 2d 766

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 1970 | Docket: 2517812

Cited 3 times | Published

given the term "business" as used in F.S. 1967, Section 48.181, F.S.A., in the case of DeVaney v. Rumsch,

Kastan v. Kastan

222 So. 2d 55

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1969 | Docket: 1759436

Cited 3 times | Published

serving the Secretary of State in accordance with Section 48.181, supra. The non-resident defendants moved to

Indian Lake Club v. Hainsworth

212 So. 2d 915

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1968 | Docket: 460584

Cited 3 times | Published

against Mrs. McGee, a nonresident served under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1967), F.S.A. but who never

SOCIETE HELLIN, S.A. and FRANCISCO MORILLO v. VALLEY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL, LLC

254 So. 3d 1018

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 2018 | Docket: 7863693

Cited 2 times | Published

rule. For instance, as relevant to this case, section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2012), authorizes substitute

H & F TIRES, LP v. D. Gladis Co., Inc.

981 So. 2d 647, 2008 WL 2116927

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 2008 | Docket: 1515678

Cited 2 times | Published

620.169, Florida Statutes (2002). However, section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2002), does not require

Consoli v. Architectural Concepts, Inc.

578 So. 2d 905, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 4661, 1991 WL 74811

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 10, 1991 | Docket: 64658391

Cited 2 times | Published

business and the cause of action, we must reverse. § 48.181, Fla.Stat. (1989). On remand, appellee should

Utility Trailer Mfg., Co. v. Cornett

526 So. 2d 1064, 1988 WL 62172

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1988 | Docket: 1679679

Cited 2 times | Published

jurisdiction to attach under either that enactment or section 48.181 it was necessary that there be connexity between

Hrtica v. Armstrong World Industries

607 F. Supp. 16, 1984 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23733

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 1984 | Docket: 2273394

Cited 2 times | Published

argument that Florida's current long arm statutes, § 48.181 and § 48.193, Fla.Stat. (1983), could not confer

Shoei Safety Helmet Corp. v. Conlee

409 So. 2d 39

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 1982 | Docket: 526326

Cited 2 times | Published

181 or 48.193, Florida Statutes (1979).[1] Section 48.181(1) provides: 48.181 Service on nonresident

NATL LEAGUE FOR NURSING v. Bluestone

388 So. 2d 1090

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 1980 | Docket: 419656

Cited 2 times | Published

that (1) substituted service of process under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979), utilized in the present

Florida Bar v. Peake

364 So. 2d 431

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1978 | Docket: 461735

Cited 2 times | Published

respondents under Florida's long-arm statute, Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1975). No response has been

Pan Americana Tvla Inc. v. Latin Media Con., Corp.

300 So. 2d 730

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 1974 | Docket: 1434467

Cited 2 times | Published

in order to effectuate service under Fla. Stat. § 48.181, F.S.A. We agree. This statute must be strictly

Richard Bertram & Co. v. American Marine, Ltd.

258 So. 2d 335

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 15, 1972 | Docket: 2490861

Cited 2 times | Published

had not been effectively made pursuant to F.S.A. § 48.181. We hold that the affidavits on file are sufficient

Einhorn v. Home State Savings Association

256 So. 2d 57

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1971 | Docket: 427703

Cited 2 times | Published

requirements of Florida's long-arm statute, F.S. Section 48.181, F.S.A., which applies to nonresident persons

Ure v. Oceania Cruises, Inc.

122 F. Supp. 3d 1351, 2016 A.M.C. 417, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110627, 2015 WL 4937344

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 2015 | Docket: 64303518

Cited 1 times | Published

Florida Statute § 48.181. “In order to serve a nonresident defendant pursuant to section 48.181, the complaint

Ulloa v. CMI, Inc.

133 So. 3d 914, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 804, 2013 WL 5942299, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 2420

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 7, 2013 | Docket: 60238970

Cited 1 times | Published

” § 48.081(3)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010); see also § 48.181(2), Fla. Stat. (2010) (“If a foreign corporation

Tracfone Wireless, Inc. v. Distelec Distribuciones Electronicas, S.A. de DV

268 F.R.D. 687, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94978, 2010 WL 3359529

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 2010 | Docket: 66042199

Cited 1 times | Published

Plaintiffs attempt to serve Defendant under Fla. Stat. § 48.181 through service of process on the Florida’s SOC

Island Sea-Faris, Ltd. v. Haughey

13 So. 3d 1076, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 20618, 2008 WL 5352187

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 24, 2008 | Docket: 60237563

Cited 1 times | Published

Caribbean was Island Sea-Faris’ broker, relying on section 48.181(3), Florida Statutes (2007). By its terms,

Henin v. Athena Press Ltd.

997 So. 2d 1170, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 18876, 2008 WL 5233784

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 2008 | Docket: 1721129

Cited 1 times | Published

case is insufficient. The plaintiff relied on section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2005). The plaintiff argues

Farouki v. Attel Et Cie

682 So. 2d 1185, 1996 WL 655748

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 1996 | Docket: 1276245

Cited 1 times | Published

on Florida's secretary of state, pursuant to section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1995). Farouki then moved

CommerceBank, N.A. v. Taylor

639 So. 2d 1058, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 6902, 1994 WL 330192

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 1994 | Docket: 64749703

Cited 1 times | Published

amended complaint for nonpayment pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (Supp.1984), in an attempt

INTERN. COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC. v. St. James Club Antigua

561 So. 2d 1202, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 2165, 1990 WL 37383

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 1990 | Docket: 2586589

Cited 1 times | Published

process through the Secretary of State under Section 48.181(1), Fla. Stat. (1987). We reverse, however

Western Acc. Co. v. St. Dept. of Rev.

472 So. 2d 497, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1500

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1985 | Docket: 1793987

Cited 1 times | Published

interpreting the Florida long-arm statute (Section 48.181, Florida Statutes) to allow suit against a

Burger King Corp. v. CPM&F, INC.

537 F. Supp. 651, 1982 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12108

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 1982 | Docket: 2178374

Cited 1 times | Published

applicability of the Florida Long Arm Statute § 48.181 and § 48.193. The burden of proof in such a cause

United States v. Agnew

80 F.R.D. 506, 27 Fed. R. Serv. 2d 205, 1978 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7206

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1978 | Docket: 66075104

Cited 1 times | Published

defendant pursuant to Florida Statutes § 48.161 and § 48.181, which provide for substituted service on a person

Heritage Corp. of So. Fla. v. Apartment Invest., Inc.

285 So. 2d 629

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 6, 1973 | Docket: 1491378

Cited 1 times | Published

that § 48.081 F.S.A. is read in pari materia with § 48.181, F.S.A., Youngblood v. Citrus Assoc. of N.Y. Cotton

Gordon v. John Deere Co.

320 F. Supp. 293, 1970 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9249

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 1970 | Docket: 66066917

Cited 1 times | Published

Florida through a distributor and, thus, under F.S. § 48.181(3), F.S. A., would be presumed to be doing business

Donnelly v. Kellogg Co.

293 F. Supp. 53, 1968 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9983

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 1968 | Docket: 66051063

Cited 1 times | Published

by serving the Secretary of Státe pursuant to § 48.181, Florida Statutes, F.S. A.; and secondly, by serving

Ningbo Daye Garden Machinery Co, Ltd. v. International Global Resources Corp. d/b/a Global Retail Solutions

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 2024 | Docket: 68249799

Published

à-vis DNA subjected it to jurisdiction under section 48.181(3). This is a theory which GRS abandoned. Thus

TILIA CORDATA, LLC v. YELLOW FUNDING CORP.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 8, 2023 | Docket: 66795930

Published

Secretary of State on September 3, 2020. See § 48.181, Fla. Stat. (2020) (providing the requisites

MISCHA HERFF v. WESTON PROPERTIES, LLC

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 2022 | Docket: 63144894

Published

the Florida Secretary of State pursuant to section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (2020), was not authorized

Epstein v. Brunel

271 So. 3d 1173

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

Published

DCA 2010) (holding that service pursuant to section 48.181(1), which allows for substitute service on

SILVIO COZZETTO v. BANYAN FINANCE, LLC and UNITED WELLNESS CENTER, INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 10, 2018 | Docket: 6258271

Published

through the Florida Secretary of State under section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (2014), was insufficient

GREEN EMERALD HOMES, LLC v. GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC

230 So. 3d 607

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 2017 | Docket: 6223875

Published

service on the Secretary of State pursuant to section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (2016). We reverse for

Stonepeak Partners, LP v. Tall Tower Capital, LLC

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 2017 | Docket: 6136407

Published

Labbee dealt with another long-arm statute, section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2003), that also applies

U.S. Bank, N.A. v. JAK Mortgage, LLC

224 So. 3d 268, 2017 WL 2960743, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 9960

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2017 | Docket: 6088800

Published

foreclosure action. 3 . See section 48.181(1) of the Florida Statutes, which authorizes

HSBC Bank USA, National Ass'n v. Centre Court Ridge Condominium Ass'n

147 So. 3d 593, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 13738, 2014 WL 4374954

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 5, 2014 | Docket: 60243289

Published

business in this state. As such, pursuant to section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes, Florida’s Secretary of

Gaynor Hill Enterprises, Inc. v. Allan Enterprises, LLC

113 So. 3d 933, 2013 WL 275264, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 1031

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 2013 | Docket: 60231650

Published

the business or business venture may be served. § 48.181(1), Fla. Stat. (2010) (emphasis added). Here,

Farrell v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

917 F. Supp. 2d 1248, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8135, 2013 WL 221470

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 2, 2013 | Docket: 65987919

Published

the persons or foreign corporations. Fla. Stat. § 48.181(1). “This statute provides that a defendant may

McLane v. Marriott International, Inc.

777 F. Supp. 2d 1302, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 142715, 2010 WL 6501264

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 6, 2010 | Docket: 2337477

Published

6-10, citing cases which discuss Fla. Stat. Section 48.181(3) (presumption of substantial business activities)

818 Asset Management, Inc. v. Neiman

22 So. 3d 659, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 16084, 2009 WL 3446609

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 2009 | Docket: 2510373

Published

Secretary of State under the provisions of section 48.181, which accepted service on 818's behalf. Neiman

Ardt v. America's Senior Financial Services, Inc.

885 So. 2d 918, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 14308, 2004 WL 2173397

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 2004 | Docket: 64833884

Published

Appellant defendants were served in Texas under section 48.181, Florida Statutes (2003), by substituted service

Shelley v. State, Department of Financial Services

846 So. 2d 577, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 6032, 2003 WL 1961440

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 28, 2003 | Docket: 64823193

Published

of State, pursuant to the long-arm statute. Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (2001). The record on

Tire Group International, Inc. v. Confianca Mudancas & Transportes

776 So. 2d 1057, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 1077, 2001 WL 99162

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 2001 | Docket: 64803393

Published

jurisdictional facts to bring the action within section 48.181, which allows service of process on non-residents

General de Seguros, S.A. v. Consolidated Property & Casualty Insurance Co.

776 So. 2d 990, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 281, 2001 WL 37800

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 2001 | Docket: 64803349

Published

long-arm jurisdiction over General pursuant to section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1999), we reverse. In its

Alhussain v. Sylvia

712 So. 2d 806, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 8003, 1998 WL 347157

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 1998 | Docket: 64781424

Published

on Florida’s Secretary of State, pursuant to section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1995). As this court

Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan v. First Investment Corp.

701 So. 2d 561, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 3764, 1997 WL 169517

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 1997 | Docket: 64776760

Published

conducting business in Florida within the terms of section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes; nevertheless, the rationale

Miami Chinese Community Center, Ltd. v. Interamerican Engineering Corp.

689 So. 2d 427, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 2331, 1997 WL 115274

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 1997 | Docket: 64771664

Published

CURIAM. Affirmed. § 48.161(1), Fla.Stat. (1995); § 48.181(1), Fla.Stat. (1995); New England Rare Coin Galleries

Helbig v. Schneider

686 So. 2d 742, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 93, 1997 WL 7133

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 10, 1997 | Docket: 64770438

Published

pursuant to section 48.193(l)(a) we must look to section 48.181 which provides for service on a nonresident

Tobacco Merchants Ass'n of the United States v.

657 So. 2d 9394

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 1995 | Docket: 64757915

Published

the basis for long-arm jurisdiction over TMA. Section 48.181(3) deems a person, firm or corporation *941to

Edina Technical Products, Inc. v. Ho

633 So. 2d 1124, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 1696, 1994 WL 64933

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 1994 | Docket: 64747017

Published

trial court’s finding of jurisdiction under section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1991), but reverse that

Fibreboard Corp. v. Kerness

590 So. 2d 501, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 11983, 1991 WL 253828

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1991 | Docket: 64663729

Published

connexity requirement of the pri- or statute. Section 48.181 required that a plaintiff demonstrate that

Wasden v. Yamaha Motor Co.

131 F.R.D. 206, 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6644, 1990 WL 72705

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 16, 1990 | Docket: 66303778

Published

who is doing business in the state. Fla.Stat. § 48.181(2) (1989). However, in this case, service was

Alexander & Alexander of the Carolinas, Inc. v. Northwest Oxygen, Inc.

541 So. 2d 1238, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 501, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 767, 1989 WL 11962

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 1989 | Docket: 64641969

Published

section 48.161. Northwest apparently relied on section 48.181, Florida Statutes, rather than section 48.-193(l)(d)

Hill v. Lakeland Downtown Development Authority

529 So. 2d 316, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1801, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 3426, 1988 WL 77940

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 1988 | Docket: 64636308

Published

of the Legislature in enacting Florida Statute § 48.181, F.S.A. [which concerns constructive service and

Hammer v. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

679 F. Supp. 1096, 6 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 73, 1987 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13537

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1987 | Docket: 66174463

Published

over a non-resident defendant under Fla.Stat. § 48.181 (long-arm statute), as they have made an insufficient

Gabel v. Casey

508 So. 2d 53, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8668

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1987 | Docket: 64627571

Published

Bottling Co. v. McDaniel, 78 So.2d 100 (Fla.1955) and § 48.181(3), Fla.Stat. (1985). DOWNEY, ANSTEAD and WALDEN

Blackmon v. Blackmon

487 So. 2d 1131, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7441, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 952

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1986 | Docket: 64619056

Published

through the secretary of state is also authorized by § 48.181. See American Motors Corp. v. Abrahantes, 474

Mid-States Aircraft Engines, Inc. v. Clark

485 So. 2d 500, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 780, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7071

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1986 | Docket: 64618202

Published

connexity. We do this upon the authority of section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1983); section 48.193, Florida

Hunter v. Challenge Machinery Co.

481 So. 2d 986, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 259, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 5945

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 1986 | Docket: 64616791

Published

Machinery Company. The trial court relied on section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1983)1 and the requirement

Sun State Associates, Ltd. v. Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Co. of Chicago

481 So. 2d 543, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 170, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 5840

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 8, 1986 | Docket: 64616638

Published

service of process based on noncompliance with section 48.-181, Florida Statutes (Supp.1984). After a hearing

American Motors Corp. v. Abrahantes

474 So. 2d 271, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1594, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 15376

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1985 | Docket: 64613673

Published

motions to dismiss is reversed. Reversed. . Section 48.181(3) was amended in the following manner: (3)

Northern Trust Co. v. Gaines

467 So. 2d 837, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 13744

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 1985 | Docket: 64611512

Published

v. McCurdy, 340 So.2d 544 (Fla. 3d DCA 1976); § 48.181(1), Fla.Stat. (1981).

Peabody International Corp. v. Wylain, Inc.

467 So. 2d 481, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 995, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 13541

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 1985 | Docket: 64611377

Published

cases. *483The remaining long arm statute is section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1983). This statute requires

Promotora De Inversiones Y Comercio v. Isle International Inc.

466 So. 2d 1177, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 876, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 13249

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1985 | Docket: 64611165

Published

foreign defendants pursuant to the provisions of Section 48.181 of the Florida Statutes (1983). The record

Rogers v. Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.

599 F. Supp. 676, 1984 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21547

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1984 | Docket: 1467842

Published

subject to jurisdiction under Fla.Stat. § 48.181 (1957). Section 48.181 of the Florida Statutes reads: (3)

Dodgen Industries, Inc. v. Cook

455 So. 2d 466, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1702, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14480

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1984 | Docket: 64606669

Published

dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes, provides for substituted

American Hoist & Derrick Co. v. Duran

451 So. 2d 895, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13277

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 1984 | Docket: 64605451

Published

Marine, Ltd., 258 So.2d 335 (Fla. 3d DCA 1972); § 48.-181, Fla.Stat. (1983); see also Kravitz v. Gebrueder

Argos Resources, Inc. v. Merritt

446 So. 2d 1123, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12069

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1984 | Docket: 64603489

Published

Inc., 401 So.2d 1163 (Fla. 3d DCA 1981), and section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1981), see Horace v. American

U.S. Tobacco Co. v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

444 So. 2d 81, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 11504

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1984 | Docket: 64602280

Published

of the State of Florida in accordance with section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1981).1 Appel-lee did

Sanders v. Ludwig

442 So. 2d 314, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 24472

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 1983 | Docket: 64601498

Published

subject to service of process under that section or § 48.181. See Excel Handbag Co., Inc. v. Edison Brothers

Lynton v. Siegel

429 So. 2d 1375, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 28958

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 1983 | Docket: 64596505

Published

Florida, was attempted via the long arm statute, Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1969). See also Section

Oriental Imports & Exports, Inc. v. Maduro & Curiel's Bank

701 F.2d 889, 1983 U.S. App. LEXIS 29358

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 28, 1983 | Docket: 66192992

Published

Although these cases involved Fla. Stat.Ann. § 48.181, the substituted service of process statute which

Mears v. International Precious Metals Corp.

421 So. 2d 743, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22088

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1982 | Docket: 64593149

Published

action. The long-arm statute in this case is section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979), which provides for

Aetna Financial Investment Corp. v. Holiday Auto Rentals, Ltd.

390 So. 2d 758, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17586

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 1980 | Docket: 64578992

Published

business venture in Florida, within the meaning of Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979), so as to establish

Tako v. Mayer Rothkopf Industries, Inc.

388 So. 2d 1092, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17770

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 1980 | Docket: 64578326

Published

justify service upon these defendants under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1979) (in effect since 1957)

Sholomicki v. Izenour

378 So. 2d 1267, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 16005

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 1979 | Docket: 64573774

Published

personam jurisdiction over the appellees under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1977), which the appellant

Connell v. Ott Research & Development, Inc.

377 So. 2d 219

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1979 | Docket: 64573010

Published

whether substituted service could be made under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1977), which provides for

Seng Co. v. Burke

366 So. 2d 533, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 14237

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 1979 | Docket: 64568068

Published

jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1977). The motions were

Connell v. Ott Research & Development, Inc.

363 So. 2d 163, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16762

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 1978 | Docket: 64566565

Published

time of the accrual of the cause of action, or Section 48.181, still in effect, could be utilized by appel-lee

Volkswagenwerke, A. G. v. McMillan

359 So. 2d 580, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16089

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1978 | Docket: 64564840

Published

jurisdiction of a foreign manufacturer under Section 48.181, Florida Statutes (1975). Plaintiff’s proof

Chinetti Garthwaite Imports, Inc. v. Sadkin

358 So. 2d 90, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 15820

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 25, 1978 | Docket: 64564237

Published

ground that it was not subject to service under Section 48.181(1) and (2), Florida Statutes (1975). Having

Lopez ex rel. Lopez v. La Fuente

343 So. 2d 930, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15521

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 1977 | Docket: 64557705

Published

suit by substituted service of process under Section 48.181(1), Florida Statutes (1975), because the accident

Radlin v. Aero Systems Inc.

340 So. 2d 1260, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 16134

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1976 | Docket: 64556541

Published

perfect substituted service of process, pursuant to § 48.181, Fla.Stat. The appellant has provided this court

International City Bank & Trust Co. v. Forest Shores, Inc.

340 So. 2d 530, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 16070

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 1976 | Docket: 64556308

Published

addressed is that relating to jurisdiction. Section 48.-181, Florida Statutes (1975), provides as follows:

International Graphics, Inc. v. MTA-Travel Ways, Inc.

71 F.R.D. 598, 1976 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14097

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 1976 | Docket: 66072135

Published

Mexican corporation on April 27th per Fla.Stat. § 48.181. Two interrelated issues are thereby raised: (1)

Beckham v. Holborn

332 So. 2d 682, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 14456

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 1976 | Docket: 64553867

Published

process on the Secretary of State by virtue of § 48.-181(1), F.S.1971. But the trial court simultaneously

Beckham v. Holborn

330 So. 2d 101, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 14128

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1976 | Docket: 64553225

Published

the defendant under the “long arm statute”, Section 48.181, Florida Statutes. In support of the defendant’s

Washington Star Syndicate, Inc. v. Wright

313 So. 2d 444, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 14830

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 1975 | Docket: 64546749

Published

Service of process was attempted pursuant to § 48.181, Fla.Stat. This section provides for service on

Erie Insurance Exchange v. Hoffman

302 So. 2d 445

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1974 | Docket: 64542221

Published

business within this state may be served pursuant to § 48.181, Fla.Stat. We hold that such a defendant is not

Maryland Casualty Co. v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

264 So. 2d 842, 1972 Fla. App. LEXIS 6559

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1972 | Docket: 64526966

Published

in the State of Florida within the meaning of § 48.181, Fla.Stats., F.S.A. The incident giving rise to

Compuguide Corp. v. Sachs

259 So. 2d 513, 1972 Fla. App. LEXIS 7099

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 1972 | Docket: 64524876

Published

that attempted service of process under F. S.A. § 48.181 was not effective. The controlling question of

Mickey Mantle's Country Cookin' Inc. v. Capital City First National Bank

256 So. 2d 519, 1972 Fla. App. LEXIS 7477

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1972 | Docket: 64523925

Published

*520compels the conclusion that the provisions of Section 48.181(3), Florida Statutes, F.S.A., as construed

4th Dimension Interiors, Inc. v. Decorator Services Ltd.

256 So. 2d 571, 1972 Fla. App. LEXIS 7509

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1972 | Docket: 64523954

Published

a business or business venture” in this state. § 48.181 Fla.Stat., F.S.A. Said non-residents moved to

Thogus Products Co. v. Superheater Sales Co.

254 So. 2d 218

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1971 | Docket: 64522898

Published

Thogus Products Company, Inc., pursuant to Section 48.181, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., commonly known as

Fashion Two Twenty, Inc. v. Ralph & Reba, Inc.

254 So. 2d 49, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5684

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 19, 1971 | Docket: 64522845

Published

business in this state within the meaning of F.S. § 48.181, F.S.A. See Woodring v. Crown Engineering Co.

Clark v. Realty Investment Center, Inc.

252 So. 2d 589, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 1971 | Docket: 64522116

Published

through ownership of stock of the corporation. By § 48.181 Fla.Stat., F.S.A., the engaging in business in

South Dade Farms, Inc. v. Investment Bank S.A.L. of Beirut

244 So. 2d 555, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 7036

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 1971 | Docket: 64518980

Published

Service was attempted pursuant to the provisions of § 48.181, Fla.Stat., F.S.A. We affirm. The appellee, Investment

Allied Stores Corp. v. Manis

237 So. 2d 824, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6239

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 1970 | Docket: 64515896

Published

supports the service of process under the terms of Section 48.181(3), F.S.1967, F.S.A., which provides: “Any

duPont v. Rubin

237 So. 2d 795, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6218

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1970 | Docket: 64515876

Published

substituted service which was obtained upon him under § 48.181, Fla.Stat., F.S.A., as having engaged in business

C. I., Inc. v. Travel Internationale, Ltd.

236 So. 2d 441, 1970 Fla. LEXIS 2731

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1970 | Docket: 64515009

Published

quash service of process under Florida Statutes § 48.181, F.S.A. 228 So.2d 451. Petitioner contends that

Meiselman v. McKnight

226 So. 2d 437, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 5311

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 1969 | Docket: 64511362

Published

individuals, and particularly section 48.071 and section 48.181 and chapter 49, and after examining the record

Masters, Inc. v. Corley

222 So. 2d 465, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 5835

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1969 | Docket: 64509768

Published

process on the Secretary of State, pursuant to § 48.181(1) Fla.Stat., F.S.A., is effective upon a foreign

Puerto Rico International Airlines, Inc. v. Lauderdale Leasing Corp.

218 So. 2d 516

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1969 | Docket: 64508337

Published

service under Florida s Long Arm” Statute, Section 48.181 (formerly Section 47.16), Florida Statutes

Rumsch v. DeVaney

218 So. 2d 238, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 6250

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1969 | Docket: 64508235

Published

appellant with process under the provisions of Section 48.181, Florida Statutes, F.S.A. After this second

Industrial Lubricants, Inc. v. Ceco Steel Products Corp.

214 So. 2d 507, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 4997

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 1968 | Docket: 64506839

Published

buy-sell arrangement. Ceco relies upon Fla.Stat. § 48.181, F.S.A. and Continental Copper & Steel Indus,