Claflin v. Commercial State Bank of Two Harbors

OPINION

NORTON, Judge.

Appellant Margaret Claflin seeks review of a judgment dismissing her claims against respondent Commercial State Bank of Two Harbors. Margaret sought to have set aside two mortgages the Bank had taken in exchange for loans granted to her son, Gregory, while he held record title to her home. Margaret also sought punitive damages. After presentation of Margaret’s evidence in the jury trial, the Bank’s motion for a directed verdict was granted, dismissing all counts. The trial court held that the Bank had no duty to investigate beyond the record title and that there was no…