Florida Florida Statutes

§ 48.196 — Service of process in connection with actions under the Florida International Commercial Arbitration Act

FS § 48.196Ch. 48

Statute text

(1)Any process in connection with the commencement of an action before the courts of this state under chapter 684, the Florida International Commercial Arbitration Act, shall be served:(a) In the case of a natural person, by service upon:1. That person; 2. Any agent for service of process appointed in, or pursuant to, any applicable agreement or by operation of any law of this state; or 3. Any person authorized by the law of the jurisdiction where process is being served to accept service for that person.

(b)In the case of any person other than a natural person, by service upon:1. Any agent for service of process appointed in, or pursuant to, any applicable agreement or by operation of any law of this state; 2. Any person authorized by the law of the jurisdiction where process is being served to accept service for that person; or 3. Any person, whether natural or otherwise and wherever located, who by operation of law or internal action is an officer, business agent, director, general partner, or managing agent or director of the person being served; or 4. Any partner, joint venturer, member or controlling shareholder, wherever located, of the person being served, if the person being served does not by law or internal action have any officer, business agent, director, general partner, or managing agent or director.

(2)The process served under subsection (1) shall include a copy of the application to the court together with all attachments thereto and shall be served in the following m73(a) In any manner agreed upon, whether service occurs within or without this state;

(b)If service is within this state:1. In the manner provided in ss. 48.021 and 48.031, or 2. If applicable under their terms, in the manner provided in ss. 48.161, 48.183, 48.23, or chapter 49; or

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Legislative history

s. 2, ch. 86-266; s. 1, ch. 2010-60; s. 2, ch. 2015-59.