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Filing # 132133109 E-Filed 08/05/2021 03:56:07 PM
1202.41114
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
15" JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 50 2021 CA 007567 XXXXMB
HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff,
vs.
VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC,
fikia WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC.,
and HARRY RAYMOND,
Defendants.
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DEFENDANT, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY
HARRY, INC.’S MOTION TO QUASH PURPORTED SERVICE OF PROCESS
COMES NOW, the Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD
SALES BY HARRY, INC., by and through its undersigned attorneys and pursuant to the Florida
Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida law and files this Motion to Quash the Purported Service of
Process upon this Defendant and in support thereof states as follows:
1. On June 17, 2021 the Plaintiff commenced litigation against two party
Defendants, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY,
INC., and HARRY RAYMOND.
2. As to the entity Defendant, that being VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC,
f/k/‘a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., counsel for the Plaintiff caused to be issued a
Summons directed to the following:
You are hereby commended to serve this summons and a copy of
the Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant,
*** FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 08/05/2021 03:56:07 PM ***HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP v, VINTAGE, et al
CASE NO: 50 2021 CA 007567 XXXXMB
Vintage & specialty Wood, LLC, f/k/a Wood Sales by Harry, Inc.,
751 NW 9" Court, Boca Raton, FL 33486
3. Pursuant to Florida law proper service of process upon the Defendant, VINTAGE
& SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., would be through the
use of a properly issued and prepared summons, directed to the registered agent for VINTAGE &
SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. However, the summons,
as prepared and as a matter of record, with a copy attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, is not in
compliance with Florida law. In fact, the summons is silent as to the identification of the
registered agent for this Defendant.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit “B” is a copy of the Division of Corporation records as
of June 29, 2021 identifying the registered agent for this Defendant as Derek Raymond. As
noted, the summons, attached as Exhibit “A” does not identify the registered agent.
5. That a verified return of service upon this Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY
WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”. As
you will note by the return of service, service was not attempted upon the registered agent nor
was the address for service of process that of the registered agent.
6. As such, there is an insufficiency of process, an insufficiency of service of
process and the Complaint has not been served upon this Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY
WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., properly, in accordance with Florida
law.
Page 2 of 3HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP v, VINTAGE, et al
CASE NO: 50 2021 CA 007567 XXXXMB
WHEREFORE, the Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD
SALES BY HARRY, INC., seeks the entry of an order quashing any purported service of
process upon it, and for such additional relief as this Court deems just and proper.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that the foregoing document has been furnished through the e-portal and/or by e-
mail on this 5" day of August 2021 to all counsel of record.
s/MARK R. ANTONELLI
Florida Bar No: 356948
mantonelli@gaebemullen.com
cgreer@gaebemullen.com
ymarrero@gaebemullen.com
Ibeggs@gaebemullen.com
Attorneys for Defendants, VINTAGE &
SPECIALTY WOOD LLC f/k/a WOOD SALES
BY HARRY, INC., & HARRY RAYMOND
GAEBE, MULLEN, ANTONELLI & DIMATTEO
420 South Dixie Highway, Third Floor
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Tel: 305-667-0223
Fax: 305-284-9844
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
TN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY. FLORIDA
HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO, 2021-CA-007567
Plaintiff,
ve
VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LIC f/k/a
WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND
HARRY RAYMOND,
Defendant.
ee
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
To All Singular Sheriffs of Said State
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the
Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant,
Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC
f/k/a Wood Sales by Harry, Inc,
751 NW 9* Court
Boca Raton, FL 33486
If service cannot be made on the Registered Agent because of the Agent's failure to be
available for service of process as required by law, Service may be made on (a) the president, vice-
president or other head of the corporation; (b) in the absence of any person described in paragraph
@, on the cashier, treasurer, Secretary or general manager; (c) in the absence of any person
described in Patagraphs (a) or (b), on any director; or (d) in the absence of any person described
in paragraphs (2), (b) or (c), on any officer or business agent residing in the state.
BERGER SINGERMAN
526 Okeachobee Bivd. | SUITE 1260 | Weat Palm Beach, FLORIDA Sa407
#2 $01-241-9600 | f: 561-241-0028 | WWW. BERGERSINGERMAN.COM
-ED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK, 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM
SHO -Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs’
attorney, to-wit: Christopher Choquette, Eaq., whose address is: Berger Singerman LLP, §25
Okeechobee Bivd., Suite 1250, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 within 20 days after service of
this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the
defenses with the Clerk of this Court cither before service on Plaintiffs’ attorney or immediately
thereafter. If a defendant fails to do So, a default will be entered against that defendant for the
telief demanded in the complaint or petition.
Jul 12 2021
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this____ day of June, 2021.
Joseph Abruzzo
As Clerk of said Court
By: 4
As Deputy Clerk JOSIE LUCCE
IMPORTANT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA),
DISABLED PERSONS WHO, BECAUSE OF THEIR DISABILITIES, NEED SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE
ADA COORDINATOR NOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE
PROCEEDING AT THE INDICATED ADDRESS. TELEPHONE: (TDD) or 1/800 955-8770
(y, via Fla, Relay Service).
IMPORTANTE
Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dlas, contados a partir del recibo de esta
notificacion, para contestar la demanda udjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una
Existen otros requisitos le ‘gales, Silo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente,
Sino conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en
la guta telefonica.
teSi desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante
el tribunal, deberd usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su Tespuesta a la persona
denominada abajo como “Plaintiff/Plaintiff's Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del
Demandante).
IMPORTANT
Des poursuites judicaires ont été entreprises contre vous, Vous avez 20 jours consécutifs a partir
de Ia date de l'assignation de cette citation pour déposer une réponse écrite a la plainte ci-jointe
auprés de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de téléphone est insuffisant pour vous protéger. Vous tes
oblige de déposer votre réponse écrite, avec mention du numéro de dossier ci-dessus et du nom
des parties nommées ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne déposez
Pas votre réponse écrite dans Je relai requis, vous risquez de perdrc la cause ainsi que votre salaire,
Votre argent, et vos biens peuvent étre saisis par la suite, sans aucun préavis ultérieur du tribunal.
Ily a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requérir les services immédiats d'un avocat,
Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez téléphoner a un service de référence d'avocats
ou a un bureau d’assistance juridique (figurant a l'annunire de téléphones).
Si vous choisissez de déposer vous-méme une réponse écrite, il vous faudra également, en
méme temps que cette formalité, faire parvenir ou expédier une copie de votre réponse écrite au
“PlaintiffPlaintifs Attorney" (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous
10027762-1EXHIBIT “B”Detail by Entity Name Page | of 2
Florida Department of State Division OF CORPORATIONS:
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Detail by Entity Name
Florida Limited Liability Company
VINTAGE AND SPECIALTY WOOD LLC
Filing Information
Document Number 117000137236
FEVEIN Number 86-2008166
Date Filed 06/23/2017
State FL
Status ACTIVE
Last Event LC AMENDMENT
Event Date Filed 11/05/2018
Event Effective Date NONE
Principal Address
6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Changed: 11/05/2018
Mailing Address
6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Changed: 11/05/2018
Registered Agent Name & Address
RAYMOND, DEREK
6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Authorized Person(s) Detail
Name & Address
Title AMBR
RAYMOND, DEREK
6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Title AMBR
RAYMOND, HARRY
http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?ing... 6/29/2021Detail by Entity Name Page 2 of 2
6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Annual Reports
Report Year Filed Date
2019 02/01/2019
2020 05/12/2020
2021 03/19/2021
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2101/2019 ~ ANNUAL REPORT
1105/2016 — LC Amendment
40/17/2018 - LC Amendment
37212018. ANNUAL REPORT
06/25/2017 — Florida Limited Liabitty[ View image in POF format]
Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations
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RETURN OF SERVICE
State of Florida County of PALM BEACH.
oe Lg.
vs.
Defendant:
VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC F/K/A WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. ET. AL
For,
CHRISTOPHER CHOQUETTE
BERGER SINGERMAN LLP
525 OKEECHOBEE BLVD.
STE. 1250
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 ‘
Circuit Court
!
Received by Kenny Allen on the 14th day of July, 2021 at 10:03 am to be served on VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC F/K/
AWOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., 751 Nw Sth Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486,
|. Kenny Allen, do hereby affirm that on the 18th day of July, 2021 at 3:50 prt
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CORPORATE: served by delivering a true copy of the SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT,with the date and hour of service endorsed
thereon by me, to: Melind Raymond as Records Custodian of VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, in the absence of the
Registered Agent, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or-ny,other gorporate officer at the address of: 751 Nw Sth
Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486, and informed sald person of the contents'theréin, in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure, Florida Statute 48.081 or other state statute as applicable.
Description of Person Served: Age: 62, Sex: F, RacelSkin Color: White, Height: 5'5", Weight: 140, Hair: Light Brown, Glasses:
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Under penalties of perjury, | declare that | hava read the foregoing and that the facts stated in it are true. 1am over the age of
48, have no interest in the above action, and ama Certfied Process Server, in good standing, in the counly in which sectes was
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effected in accordance with State Statutes.
Kenny Allen
Process Server # 2060
OJF Services, Inc.
13727 S.W. 152nd Street
Suite 354
Miami, FL 33177
(954) 929-4215
Our Job Serial Number: OJF-202101 1540
Ref: OJF Job#2021011540
Copyright @ 1992-2021 Dalabate Services, Ine - Process Server's Toolbox V8.2a
»* FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 07/21/2021 01:10:50 PM ***t
Filing # 130276587 E-Filed 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF -
THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO. 2021-CA-007567
Plaintiff,
Vv.
VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC fik/a
WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND
HARRY RAYMOND,
Defendant.
/
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF FLORIDA
To All Singular Sheriffs of Said State
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YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to ‘serve this summons and a copy of the
Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant,
Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC. .
fk/a Wood Sales by Harry, Ine, ae
751 NW 9" Court - :
Boca Raton, FL 33486
If service cannot, be, miade on the Registered Agent because of the Agent's failure to be
available for service of, process as required by law, service may be made on (a) the president, vice-
president or 9 other head of the corporation; (b) in the absence of any person described in paragraph
(@);,0n. onthe cashier, treasurer, secretary or general manager; (c) in the absence of any person
described in paragraphs (a) or (b), on any director; or (d) in the absence of any person described
in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c), on any officer or business agent residing in the state.
BERGER SINGERMAN
525 Okeechobee Blvd. | SUITE 1250 | West Palm Beach, FLORIDA 33401
t: 561-241-9600 | f: 561-241-0028 | WWW.BERGERSINGERMAN.COM
FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK, 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM
W540 -Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs’
attorney, to-wit: Christopher Choquette, Esq., whose address is: Berger Singerman LLP, 525
Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 1250, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 within 20 days after service of
this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the
defenses with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs’ attorney or iim i
thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for the
relief demanded in the complaint or petition. i NE
Jul 1220210
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this day of June, 2021.
IMPORTANT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA),
DISABLED PERSONS. WHO, BECAUSE OF THEIR DISABILITIES, NEED SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE
ADA COORDINATOR NOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE
PROCEEDING AT-THE INDICATED ADDRESS. TELEPHONE: (TDD) or 1/800 955-8770
(v, via Fla: Relay Service).
as IMPORTANTE
Usted-ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta
notificaci6ri, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una
Hamada ‘telefénica no lo protegerd. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa, debe
presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes
interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser
despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal.
Existen otros requisitos legales. Si lo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente.
Sino conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en
la guia telefonica.Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante
el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona
denominada abajo como "Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del
Demandante).
IMPORTANT
Des poursuites judicaires ont été entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 jours consécutifs a partir
de Ia date de l'assignation de cette citation pour déposer une réponse écrite a la plainte. ci-jointe
auprés de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de téléphone est insuffisant pour vous protéger., Vous étes
oblige de déposer votre réponse écrite, avec mention du numéro de dossier ci-dessu’et du nom
des parties nommeées ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. ,Si vous ne déposez
pas votre réponse écrite dans le relai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre salaire,
votre argent, et vos biens peuvent étre saisis par la suite, sans aucun préavis ultérieur du tribunal.
Ily a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requérir les services immédiats d'un avocat.
Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez téléphoner a un service de référence d'avocats
ou a un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant a l'annuaire de téléphones).
Si vous choisissez de déposer vous-méme une réponse écrite, i] vous faudra également, en
méme temps que cette formalité, faire parvenir ou expédier' une, copie de votre réponse écrite au
"Plaintiff/Plaintifs Attorney" (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous
10627762°1IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: STANDING ORDER FOR
CASE MANAGEMENT FOR SUBMISSION
OF AGREED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
CASES FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021
a /
STANDING ORDER FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUBMISSION OF AGREED
7 “CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN IN CIVIL CASES
IN THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021
——— -(@CMSO) =
Pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(a), Florida Rule of General Practice and
Judicial Administration 2.545, and Administrative Order 3:107 entered by the Chief Judge of this
Circuit, the parties are informed of the following information and procedures applicable to civil
lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court on or after April 30, 2021: "
1. SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. The Plaintiff is directed to serve a copy of this Order
with each Summons issued in this case. One copy of this Order is to-be filed with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court with proof of service, .
2. CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The Supreme Court of Florida has
established guidelines for the prompt-processing and resolution of civil cases. This Court has
adopted a case management system to help meet those guidelines. In contested cases, the parties
are required to participate in the case management system. The case management system requires
early consultation and cooperation among the parties for the proparation and submission of an
Agreed Case Management Plan and early involvement by the Court. The Agreed Case
Management Plan requires the parties to identify a case track, confer in good faith and attempt to
narrow the matters in controversy, identify the issues that require direct involvement by the Court,
and establish a schedule for addressing those issues’? The Agreed Case Management Plan may be
accessed’at the Court's website at: httns://15thcircuit.com/civil-differentiated-forms-and-orders,
Unless all of the Defendants have been served and have been defaulted or dropped, an Agreed
Ca8¢ Management Plan must be submitted to the assigned divisional queue via the Court’s online
scheduling system (OLS) as an attachment, in PDF format, to a proposed Order Accepting Agreed
Case Management Plan on or before 130 days from the date of filing of the initial complaint. If
the parties are unable to agree on an Agreed Case Management Plan by the applicable deadline, a
a Case Track options include Expedited, Streamlined, General, or Complex. Case Tracks have been
established in order to comply with the case disposition standards set forth in Florida Rule of General
Practice and Judicial Administration 2.250(a)(1)(B).case management conference will be scheduled by the Court or the Court will review and issue an
Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the Parties. No matters that
arise as a result of this standing order, including lack of agreement, will be set on the Court’s
Uniform Motion Calendar and will, instead, be settled by the Court either at the case management
conference or via an Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the parties.
If a case management conference is scheduled, attendance by trial counsel and those parties who
are not represented by counsel is mandatory. 7
If all Defendants are served and defaulted or diopped, the Plaintiff will file the appropriate
documentation to pursue a Default Final Judgment within 130 days of the filing of the complaint
and Final Judgment is to be entered or set for hearing within 150 days of the filing of ‘the complaint.
3. MEDIATION/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR), ADR
provides parties with an out-of-court alternative to settling disagreements. Mediation is a type of
ADR wherein an independent third party attempts to arrange a settlement at a conference between
the parties. The Court requires the parties to participate in Mediation prior to trial unless the parties
agree to another form of ADR. :
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County,
Florida, on this 26 day of April, 2021. jt 1
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AOMIMIETHATIVE CFICE OF T
‘Administrative Cireuit Judge
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Filing # 132133109 E-Filed 08/05/2021 03:56:07 PM 1202.41114 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 15" JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 50 2021 CA 007567 XXXXMB HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Plaintiff, vs. VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC, fikia WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., and HARRY RAYMOND, Defendants. / DEFENDANT, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC.’S MOTION TO QUASH PURPORTED SERVICE OF PROCESS COMES NOW, the Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., by and through its undersigned attorneys and pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida law and files this Motion to Quash the Purported Service of Process upon this Defendant and in support thereof states as follows: 1. On June 17, 2021 the Plaintiff commenced litigation against two party Defendants, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., and HARRY RAYMOND. 2. As to the entity Defendant, that being VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/‘a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., counsel for the Plaintiff caused to be issued a Summons directed to the following: You are hereby commended to serve this summons and a copy of the Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant, *** FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 08/05/2021 03:56:07 PM ***HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP v, VINTAGE, et al CASE NO: 50 2021 CA 007567 XXXXMB Vintage & specialty Wood, LLC, f/k/a Wood Sales by Harry, Inc., 751 NW 9" Court, Boca Raton, FL 33486 3. Pursuant to Florida law proper service of process upon the Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., would be through the use of a properly issued and prepared summons, directed to the registered agent for VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. However, the summons, as prepared and as a matter of record, with a copy attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, is not in compliance with Florida law. In fact, the summons is silent as to the identification of the registered agent for this Defendant. 4. Attached hereto as Exhibit “B” is a copy of the Division of Corporation records as of June 29, 2021 identifying the registered agent for this Defendant as Derek Raymond. As noted, the summons, attached as Exhibit “A” does not identify the registered agent. 5. That a verified return of service upon this Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”. As you will note by the return of service, service was not attempted upon the registered agent nor was the address for service of process that of the registered agent. 6. As such, there is an insufficiency of process, an insufficiency of service of process and the Complaint has not been served upon this Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., properly, in accordance with Florida law. Page 2 of 3HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP v, VINTAGE, et al CASE NO: 50 2021 CA 007567 XXXXMB WHEREFORE, the Defendant, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., seeks the entry of an order quashing any purported service of process upon it, and for such additional relief as this Court deems just and proper. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that the foregoing document has been furnished through the e-portal and/or by e- mail on this 5" day of August 2021 to all counsel of record. s/MARK R. ANTONELLI Florida Bar No: 356948 mantonelli@gaebemullen.com cgreer@gaebemullen.com ymarrero@gaebemullen.com Ibeggs@gaebemullen.com Attorneys for Defendants, VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., & HARRY RAYMOND GAEBE, MULLEN, ANTONELLI & DIMATTEO 420 South Dixie Highway, Third Floor Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Tel: 305-667-0223 Fax: 305-284-9844 Page 3 of 3EXHIBIT “A”Filing # 130276587 E-Filed 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM ae otk t IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY. FLORIDA HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO, 2021-CA-007567 Plaintiff, ve VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LIC f/k/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND HARRY RAYMOND, Defendant. ee SUMMONS THE STATE OF FLORIDA To All Singular Sheriffs of Said State YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to serve this summons and a copy of the Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant, Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC f/k/a Wood Sales by Harry, Inc, 751 NW 9* Court Boca Raton, FL 33486 If service cannot be made on the Registered Agent because of the Agent's failure to be available for service of process as required by law, Service may be made on (a) the president, vice- president or other head of the corporation; (b) in the absence of any person described in paragraph @, on the cashier, treasurer, Secretary or general manager; (c) in the absence of any person described in Patagraphs (a) or (b), on any director; or (d) in the absence of any person described in paragraphs (2), (b) or (c), on any officer or business agent residing in the state. BERGER SINGERMAN 526 Okeachobee Bivd. | SUITE 1260 | Weat Palm Beach, FLORIDA Sa407 #2 $01-241-9600 | f: 561-241-0028 | WWW. BERGERSINGERMAN.COM -ED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK, 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM SHO -Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs’ attorney, to-wit: Christopher Choquette, Eaq., whose address is: Berger Singerman LLP, §25 Okeechobee Bivd., Suite 1250, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 within 20 days after service of this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court cither before service on Plaintiffs’ attorney or immediately thereafter. If a defendant fails to do So, a default will be entered against that defendant for the telief demanded in the complaint or petition. Jul 12 2021 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this____ day of June, 2021. Joseph Abruzzo As Clerk of said Court By: 4 As Deputy Clerk JOSIE LUCCE IMPORTANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA), DISABLED PERSONS WHO, BECAUSE OF THEIR DISABILITIES, NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR NOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING AT THE INDICATED ADDRESS. TELEPHONE: (TDD) or 1/800 955-8770 (y, via Fla, Relay Service). IMPORTANTE Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dlas, contados a partir del recibo de esta notificacion, para contestar la demanda udjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una Existen otros requisitos le ‘gales, Silo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente, Sino conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en la guta telefonica. teSi desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante el tribunal, deberd usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su Tespuesta a la persona denominada abajo como “Plaintiff/Plaintiff's Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del Demandante). IMPORTANT Des poursuites judicaires ont été entreprises contre vous, Vous avez 20 jours consécutifs a partir de Ia date de l'assignation de cette citation pour déposer une réponse écrite a la plainte ci-jointe auprés de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de téléphone est insuffisant pour vous protéger. Vous tes oblige de déposer votre réponse écrite, avec mention du numéro de dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommées ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si vous ne déposez Pas votre réponse écrite dans Je relai requis, vous risquez de perdrc la cause ainsi que votre salaire, Votre argent, et vos biens peuvent étre saisis par la suite, sans aucun préavis ultérieur du tribunal. Ily a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requérir les services immédiats d'un avocat, Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez téléphoner a un service de référence d'avocats ou a un bureau d’assistance juridique (figurant a l'annunire de téléphones). Si vous choisissez de déposer vous-méme une réponse écrite, il vous faudra également, en méme temps que cette formalité, faire parvenir ou expédier une copie de votre réponse écrite au “PlaintiffPlaintifs Attorney" (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous 10027762-1EXHIBIT “B”Detail by Entity Name Page | of 2 Florida Department of State Division OF CORPORATIONS: My . i, , Dntsios of oO Fo Co t mn DZ RNG 0-2" ; a ee . . f Department of State / Division of Corporations / Search Records / Search by Entity Name / Detail by Entity Name Florida Limited Liability Company VINTAGE AND SPECIALTY WOOD LLC Filing Information Document Number 117000137236 FEVEIN Number 86-2008166 Date Filed 06/23/2017 State FL Status ACTIVE Last Event LC AMENDMENT Event Date Filed 11/05/2018 Event Effective Date NONE Principal Address 6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE BOCA RATON, FL 33487 Changed: 11/05/2018 Mailing Address 6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE BOCA RATON, FL 33487 Changed: 11/05/2018 Registered Agent Name & Address RAYMOND, DEREK 6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE BOCA RATON, FL 33487 Authorized Person(s) Detail Name & Address Title AMBR RAYMOND, DEREK 6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE BOCA RATON, FL 33487 Title AMBR RAYMOND, HARRY http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?ing... 6/29/2021Detail by Entity Name Page 2 of 2 6780 EAST ROGERS CIRCLE BOCA RATON, FL 33487 Annual Reports Report Year Filed Date 2019 02/01/2019 2020 05/12/2020 2021 03/19/2021 Document Images [_wevineoe nor erat] 2101/2019 ~ ANNUAL REPORT 1105/2016 — LC Amendment 40/17/2018 - LC Amendment 37212018. ANNUAL REPORT 06/25/2017 — Florida Limited Liabitty[ View image in POF format] Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/SearchResultDetail?ing... 6/29/2021EXHIBIT “C”Filing # 131116002 E-Filed 07/21/2021 01:10:50 PM RETURN OF SERVICE State of Florida County of PALM BEACH. oe Lg. vs. Defendant: VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC F/K/A WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. ET. AL For, CHRISTOPHER CHOQUETTE BERGER SINGERMAN LLP 525 OKEECHOBEE BLVD. STE. 1250 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 ‘ Circuit Court ! Received by Kenny Allen on the 14th day of July, 2021 at 10:03 am to be served on VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC F/K/ AWOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC., 751 Nw Sth Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486, |. Kenny Allen, do hereby affirm that on the 18th day of July, 2021 at 3:50 prt > ly CORPORATE: served by delivering a true copy of the SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT,with the date and hour of service endorsed thereon by me, to: Melind Raymond as Records Custodian of VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD, LLC, in the absence of the Registered Agent, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or-ny,other gorporate officer at the address of: 751 Nw Sth Court, BOCA RATON, FL 33486, and informed sald person of the contents'theréin, in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Statute 48.081 or other state statute as applicable. Description of Person Served: Age: 62, Sex: F, RacelSkin Color: White, Height: 5'5", Weight: 140, Hair: Light Brown, Glasses: Y Under penalties of perjury, | declare that | hava read the foregoing and that the facts stated in it are true. 1am over the age of 48, have no interest in the above action, and ama Certfied Process Server, in good standing, in the counly in which sectes was w7 effected in accordance with State Statutes. Kenny Allen Process Server # 2060 OJF Services, Inc. 13727 S.W. 152nd Street Suite 354 Miami, FL 33177 (954) 929-4215 Our Job Serial Number: OJF-202101 1540 Ref: OJF Job#2021011540 Copyright @ 1992-2021 Dalabate Services, Ine - Process Server's Toolbox V8.2a »* FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK. 07/21/2021 01:10:50 PM ***t Filing # 130276587 E-Filed 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM votias, Kr IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF - THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA HVC & NC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, CASE NO. 2021-CA-007567 Plaintiff, Vv. VINTAGE & SPECIALTY WOOD LLC fik/a WOOD SALES BY HARRY, INC. AND HARRY RAYMOND, Defendant. / SUMMONS THE STATE OF FLORIDA To All Singular Sheriffs of Said State 4 |i|avo PIE 3: Sope- + Dobvo YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to ‘serve this summons and a copy of the Complaint in the above-styled cause upon the Defendant, Vintage & Specialty Wood, LLC. . fk/a Wood Sales by Harry, Ine, ae 751 NW 9" Court - : Boca Raton, FL 33486 If service cannot, be, miade on the Registered Agent because of the Agent's failure to be available for service of, process as required by law, service may be made on (a) the president, vice- president or 9 other head of the corporation; (b) in the absence of any person described in paragraph (@);,0n. onthe cashier, treasurer, secretary or general manager; (c) in the absence of any person described in paragraphs (a) or (b), on any director; or (d) in the absence of any person described in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c), on any officer or business agent residing in the state. BERGER SINGERMAN 525 Okeechobee Blvd. | SUITE 1250 | West Palm Beach, FLORIDA 33401 t: 561-241-9600 | f: 561-241-0028 | WWW.BERGERSINGERMAN.COM FILED: PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, JOSEPH ABRUZZO, CLERK, 07/08/2021 02:16:30 PM W540 -Each defendant is required to serve written defenses to the Complaint on Plaintiffs’ attorney, to-wit: Christopher Choquette, Esq., whose address is: Berger Singerman LLP, 525 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 1250, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 within 20 days after service of this summons on that defendant, exclusive of the day of service, and to file the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiffs’ attorney or iim i thereafter. If a defendant fails to do so, a default will be entered against that defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint or petition. i NE Jul 1220210 WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this day of June, 2021. IMPORTANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA), DISABLED PERSONS. WHO, BECAUSE OF THEIR DISABILITIES, NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING SHOULD CONTACT THE ADA COORDINATOR NOT LATER THAN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING AT-THE INDICATED ADDRESS. TELEPHONE: (TDD) or 1/800 955-8770 (v, via Fla: Relay Service). as IMPORTANTE Usted-ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene 20 dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta notificaci6ri, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Una Hamada ‘telefénica no lo protegerd. Si usted desea que el tribunal considere su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria ser despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal. Existen otros requisitos legales. Si lo desea, puede usted consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Sino conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presenta su respuesta ante el tribunal, debera usted enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona denominada abajo como "Plaintiff/Plaintiffs Attorney" (Demandante o Abogado del Demandante). IMPORTANT Des poursuites judicaires ont été entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 jours consécutifs a partir de Ia date de l'assignation de cette citation pour déposer une réponse écrite a la plainte. ci-jointe auprés de ce tribunal. Un simple coup de téléphone est insuffisant pour vous protéger., Vous étes oblige de déposer votre réponse écrite, avec mention du numéro de dossier ci-dessu’et du nom des parties nommeées ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. ,Si vous ne déposez pas votre réponse écrite dans le relai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre salaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent étre saisis par la suite, sans aucun préavis ultérieur du tribunal. Ily a d'autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requérir les services immédiats d'un avocat. Si vous ne connaissez pas d'avocat, vous pourriez téléphoner a un service de référence d'avocats ou a un bureau d'assistance juridique (figurant a l'annuaire de téléphones). Si vous choisissez de déposer vous-méme une réponse écrite, i] vous faudra également, en méme temps que cette formalité, faire parvenir ou expédier' une, copie de votre réponse écrite au "Plaintiff/Plaintifs Attorney" (Plaignant ou a son avocat) nomme ci-dessous 10627762°1IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: STANDING ORDER FOR CASE MANAGEMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF AGREED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CASES FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021 a / STANDING ORDER FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUBMISSION OF AGREED 7 “CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN IN CIVIL CASES IN THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FILED ON OR AFTER APRIL 30, 2021 ——— -(@CMSO) = Pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(a), Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545, and Administrative Order 3:107 entered by the Chief Judge of this Circuit, the parties are informed of the following information and procedures applicable to civil lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court on or after April 30, 2021: " 1. SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. The Plaintiff is directed to serve a copy of this Order with each Summons issued in this case. One copy of this Order is to-be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court with proof of service, . 2. CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The Supreme Court of Florida has established guidelines for the prompt-processing and resolution of civil cases. This Court has adopted a case management system to help meet those guidelines. In contested cases, the parties are required to participate in the case management system. The case management system requires early consultation and cooperation among the parties for the proparation and submission of an Agreed Case Management Plan and early involvement by the Court. The Agreed Case Management Plan requires the parties to identify a case track, confer in good faith and attempt to narrow the matters in controversy, identify the issues that require direct involvement by the Court, and establish a schedule for addressing those issues’? The Agreed Case Management Plan may be accessed’at the Court's website at: httns://15thcircuit.com/civil-differentiated-forms-and-orders, Unless all of the Defendants have been served and have been defaulted or dropped, an Agreed Ca8¢ Management Plan must be submitted to the assigned divisional queue via the Court’s online scheduling system (OLS) as an attachment, in PDF format, to a proposed Order Accepting Agreed Case Management Plan on or before 130 days from the date of filing of the initial complaint. If the parties are unable to agree on an Agreed Case Management Plan by the applicable deadline, a a Case Track options include Expedited, Streamlined, General, or Complex. Case Tracks have been established in order to comply with the case disposition standards set forth in Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.250(a)(1)(B).case management conference will be scheduled by the Court or the Court will review and issue an Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the Parties. No matters that arise as a result of this standing order, including lack of agreement, will be set on the Court’s Uniform Motion Calendar and will, instead, be settled by the Court either at the case management conference or via an Order Implementing Case Management Plan without agreement of the parties. If a case management conference is scheduled, attendance by trial counsel and those parties who are not represented by counsel is mandatory. 7 If all Defendants are served and defaulted or diopped, the Plaintiff will file the appropriate documentation to pursue a Default Final Judgment within 130 days of the filing of the complaint and Final Judgment is to be entered or set for hearing within 150 days of the filing of ‘the complaint. 3. MEDIATION/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR), ADR provides parties with an out-of-court alternative to settling disagreements. Mediation is a type of ADR wherein an independent third party attempts to arrange a settlement at a conference between the parties. The Court requires the parties to participate in Mediation prior to trial unless the parties agree to another form of ADR. : DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, on this 26 day of April, 2021. jt 1 tn ISAyLucICe. AOMIMIETHATIVE CFICE OF T ‘Administrative Cireuit Judge