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February 22, 2013

Kentucky Court of Appeals Holds that Bank Lacked Standing Because it did Not Obtain an Interest in the Note Until after Commencing the Foreclosure Action

In Morgan v. HSBC Bank USA, NA, 2011 WL 3207776 (Court of Appeals of KY, 2011), the Court of Appeals of Kentucky reversed the trial court’s judgment as a matter of law that HSBC Bank USA, NA (“HSBC”) had standing … Continue reading →

February 21, 2013

Rhode Island Superior Court Addresses Issues Payette Did Not

In Kriegel v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, PC2010-7099 (R.I. Sup. October 13, 2011), the court granted the defendant’s motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s claim. The plaintiff sought a declaratory judgment and petition to quiet title for his property. The plaintiff … Continue reading →

February 12, 2013

The Michigan District Court holds that MERS has Standing to Initiate a Foreclosure by Advertisement

In Matthews v. Mortgage Elec. Registration Sys., 10-CV-13740, 2011 WL 2563180 (E.D. Mich. June 28, 2011), the Michigan District Court, affirmed the Magistrate Judge’s determination that MERS had standing to foreclose on the Matthews’ property. Shelia and Eugene Matthews took … Continue reading →

February 11, 2013

Federal District Court in Idaho Rule for Banks/MERS in Foreclosure Case

In Washburn v. Bank of America, N.A., 1:11-CV-00193-EJL, 2011 WL 7053617 (D. Idaho Oct. 21, 2011), the Idaho District Court recommended that the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss be granted. Plaintiff Homeowner had defaulted on her loan and received a notice of … Continue reading →

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Holds that Bank, as Holder of legal Title, could Commence Foreclosure-by-Advertisement

In Stein v. Chase Home Fin., LLC, 662 F.3d 976 (8th Cir. 2011), The United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, held that the holder of legal title to a mortgage did not need to possess the corresponding promissory note … Continue reading →

Minnesota District Court Holds that a Mortgagee is not Required to Have an Interest in the Promissory Note in Order to Foreclose

In Butler v. Bank of Am., N.A., CIV. 11-461 DWF/TNL, 2011 WL 2728321 (D. Minn. July 13, 2011), Minnesota District Court denied the Butlers’ motion to remand and granted Bank of America, BAC Homes Loans Servicing, LP, and Peterson, Fram … Continue reading →

February 9, 2013

Utah District Court Holds that MERS has Authority to Assign Beneficial Interest

In Fowler v. ReconTrust Company, N.A., No. 2:10 CV 01143, 2011 WL 839863 (D. Utah March 10, 2011), the United States District Court of Utah held that Plaintiffs had no viable claim for quiet title because the trust deed executed … Continue reading →