Bae v. T.D. Service Co. of Arizona

Opinion

MANELLA, J.

— In the underlying action, appellant James Bae and a corporation related to him asserted claims arising from a foreclosure sale against several defendants, including respondent T.D. Service Company of Arizona. Respondent filed an unchallenged declaration of nonmonetary status under Civil Code section 2924Í, asserting that it had been named as a defendant solely in its capacity as trustee under the pertinent deed of trust, and not due to any wrongful conduct in its performance as trustee. After respondent filed no answer in the action, the clerk entered respondent’s default,…