right to go to court to resolve disputes is a fundamental right. D.R. Lakes, Inc. v. Brandsmart U.S.A. of West Palm Beach, 819 So.2d 971 (Fla. 4 th DCA 2002). All litigants are afforded an equal opportunity. Lingle v. Dion 776 So.2d 1073 (Fla. 4 th DCA 2001). The Florida Constitution establishes the righ

, 204 (Fla. 3d DCA 1975); Citrexsa, S.A. v. Landsman, 528 So. 2d 517, 518 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988); Lisa, S.A. v. Gutierrez, 806 So. 2d 557, 558 (Fla. 3d DCA 2002) (emphasis added). In Mallin, the parties had been involved in a separate controversy and the appellant, Mallin, agreed- not under subpoena- to meet