Explore 8 court opinions on Mortgage Law. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Unrecorded 'no-lien' clause unenforceable against bona fide purchaser
U.S. Asset Mgt., Inc. v. Howansky, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-lien" clause in a mortgage agreement...
Court Rules for Mortgage Servicer in Breach of Contract Case
Carrington Mtge. Servs., L.L.C. v. Israel, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Carrington Mortgage Services, sued the defendant, Isr...
Bank's Foreclosure and Lien Priority Affirmed Against Van Mills and Other Creditors
This case involves Green Belt Bank & Trust (the Bank) seeking to foreclose on a mortgage and security interests against Stephanie Marie Van Mill, Mashon Michael Van Mill, and Van Mill Farms, LLC (coll...
Ohio Court Affirms Foreclosure, Finding Sufficient Notice and Authentication
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Yoo, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over a foreclosure action initiated by JPMorg...
Foreclosure dismissed as bank fails to prove ownership of mortgage note
This case involves a dispute over a property foreclosure. Deutsche Bank, as the trustee for mortgage-backed securities, initiated foreclosure proceedings against the property owner, Mr. Hulse. Mr. Hul...
Condo Association Can Levy Special Assessment for Roof Repairs
Royal Oak Condominium Ass'n v. Stevenson, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decisio...
Fannie Mae Foreclosure Upheld Despite Usury Claims
Fannie Mae v. Clarkwood Apts., L.P., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Fannie Mae, as a holder of a mortgage...
Court Dismisses MBS Case Over Lack of Standing and Proof of Debt
Structured Asset Sec. Corp. Mtge. Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-BC4 v. Lee, decided by New York Appellate Division on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns ...