Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication
Jimerson Firm
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. Before a defendant can be served by constructive service, the plaintiff must make a diligent search and inquiry to locate the defendant. 49.09, Fla. See Shepheard v.
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