Darden v. O'Keefe

Defendant Steven O’Keefe appeals from a summary judgment in favor of plaintiff Lisa Darden on her judgment lien foreclosure complaint, claiming the court erred in: (1) deciding defendant’s property was not entitled to homestead protection; and (2) shortening the redemption period without notice to him. He challenges the authority of the trial court to condition his right of appeal on giving a bond. We agree that the trial court could condition his appeal on providing a bond and dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

Plaintiff filed her judgment lien foreclosure complaint against…