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<p class="MsoNormal">Quick question regarding service under F.S. 713.18:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Last week we had a judge rule on summary judgment that a Notice to Owner which was mailed via certified mail to the address listed in the Notice of Commencement and which was returned as “undeliverable” was ineffective and that the subcontractor
was then required to try to either obtain personal service or post the NTO on site for there to be effective service. Based upon a plain reading of the statute I think the judge erred, but there is a dearth of cases on this issue. Any suggestions are appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks, Adam<o:p></o:p></p>
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