U.S. Bank National Association, etc. v. Richard Clarke a/k/a Richard C. Clarke, Paula Prinsen, Broward, a Political subdivision of the State of Florida

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of CSAB 2007-1 (“U.S.Bank”), appeals a final judgment in favor of the borrower in U.S. Bank’s foreclosure action.. Because U.S. Bank proved its entitlement to foreclose, we reverse and remand for entry of judgment in U.S. Bank’s favor.

U.S. Bank filed a foreclosure complaint against the borrower, attaching a copy of the note with a blank endorsement. The case eventually proceeded to trial. 1 After trial, the court ruled that U.S. Bank lacked standing for two reasons: (1) the trust named as the plaintiff was not the same as the trust…