Lussy v. Dye

The respondents were counsel for the appellant in a debt action brought by First Security Bank of Deer Lodge. The bank obtained a favorable judgment on December 1, 1978, in Powell County and a judgment was filed in both Powell County and Deer Lodge County. The bank proceeded toward having the appellant’s property sold at a sheriffs sale; however, the appellant satisfied the judgment prior to the sale. A notice of satisfaction of judgment was filed in Powell County on March 2, 1979, but no notice was filed in Deer Lodge County.

On September 17, 1982, the appellant brought an action against the…