Wendt v. Horowitz

Decision Date13 June 2002
Docket NumberNo. SC00-389.,SC00-389.
CitationWendt v. Horowitz, 822 So.2d 1252 (Fla. 2002)
PartiesBernard WENDT, Petitioner, v. Marvin HOROWITZ, et al., Respondents.
CourtFlorida Supreme Court

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  • In re Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Prods. Liab. Litig.
    • United States
    • U.S. District Court — Eastern District of Louisiana
    • April 21, 2017
    ...to commit a tortious act within this state, a defendant's physical presence in Florida is not required," id.(citing Wendt v. Horowitz, 822 So. 2d 1252, 1260 (Fla. 2002)), as subsection (b) also applies to "defendants committing tortious acts outside the state that cause injury in Florida." ......
  • In re Chinese Manufactured Drywall Prods. Liab. Litig.
    • United States
    • U.S. District Court — Eastern District of Louisiana
    • September 4, 2012
    ...to commit a tortious act within this state, a defendant's physical presence in Florida is not required,” id. (citing Wendt v. Horowitz, 822 So.2d 1252, 1260 (Fla.2002)), as subsection (b) also applies to “defendants committing tortious acts outside the state that cause injury in Florida.” P......
  • Searcy v. Parex Res., Inc.
    • United States
    • Texas Supreme Court
    • June 17, 2016
    ...the lack of allegations and evidence that any part of the claim originates from the Officers' conduct in Texas”).31 Cf. Wendt v. Horowitz, 822 So.2d 1252, 1260 (Fla.2002) (recognizing a tort can occur within Florida under the state's long-arm statute “through the nonresident defendant's tel......
  • Lewis v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
    • United States
    • U.S. District Court — Southern District of Florida
    • March 30, 2021
    ...‘whether the allegations of the complaint state a cause of action.’ " PVC Windoors, Inc. , 598 F.3d at 808 (quoting Wendt v. Horowitz , 822 So. 2d 1252, 1260 (Fla. 2002) ). Therefore, the Court must first determine whether Plaintiffs’ FDUTPA and unjust enrichment claims are subject to dismi......
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3 firm's commentaries
  • Family Law: Corporate and Trust Challenges to Service of Process and Jurisdiction
    • United States
    • JD Supra United States
    • December 23, 2016
    ...requisite minimum contacts, and plaintiff stepmother filed no response or affidavits refuting stepson’s attestations); Wendt v. Horowitz, 822 So. 2d 1252, 1254 (Fla.2002); WH Smith, PLC v. Benages & Associates, Inc., 51 So. 3d 577, 582-83 (Fla. 3d DCA 2010); Marina Dodge, Inc. v. Quinn, 134......
  • Family Law: Corporate and Trust Challenges to Service of Process and Jurisdiction (Updated)
    • United States
    • JD Supra United States
    • February 11, 2015
    ...requisite minimum contacts, and plaintiff stepmother filed no response or affidavits refuting stepson’s attestations); Wendt v. Horowitz, 822 So. 2d 1252, 1254 (Fla.2002); WH Smith, PLC v. Benages & Associates, Inc., 51 So. 3d 577, 582-83 (Fla. 3d DCA 2010); Marina Dodge, Inc. v. Quinn, 134......
  • Family Law: Corporate And Trust Challenges To Service Of Process And Jurisdiction
    • United States
    • JD Supra United States
    • December 17, 2013
    ...quash service or dismiss, the court likely will derive facts from the affidavits, transcripts, and other records. See Wendt v. Horowitz, 822 So. 2d 1252, 1254 (Fla.2002);WH Smith, PLC v. Benages & Associates, Inc., 51 So. 3d 577, 582-83 (Fla. 3d DCA 2010); See also Venetian Salami Co. v. Pa......
2 books & journal articles
  • Domestic violence
    • United States
    • James Publishing Practical Law Books Florida Family Law and Practice - Volume 1
    • April 30, 2022
    ...can establish personal jurisdiction without the need that the defending party have a physical presence in Florida. [ Wendt v. Horowitz , 822 So. 2d 1252 (Fla. 2002).] However, there must be a sworn allegation to support that respondent knew that petitioner was present in Florida at the time......
  • 2-3 Due Process Considerations
    • United States
    • Full Court Press Florida Legal Malpractice Law Title Chapter 2 Jurisdiction
    • Invalid date
    ...Brand in Costa Rica. The contact requirement can be met by telephonic contact, e-mail or written communication alone. Wendt v. Horowitz, 822 So.2d 1252, 1252 (Fla. 2002). F & C hired Torrealba and Cersosimo, who continued to represent the Florida Defendants. F & C argues it has no direct co......