Bassford v. Trico Mortgage Co.

Plaintiff Harry Bassford appeals from the entry of summary judgment issued in favor of defendant Trico Mortgage Co., Inc. (Trico) after the parties cross-moved for summary judgment. The sole issue presented to the Law Division judge was whether an attorney review clause was required in a contract for the sale of real estate sold pursuant to a private auction.

After considering the parties’ briefs and entertaining oral argument, Law Division Judge Travis L. Francis concluded in a written opinion that an attorney review clause was not required under these circumstances. Bassford v. Trico…