Stevens v. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC

Melvin L. Stevens, Jr. appeals the trial court’s order denying his motions for relief from judgment.1 Stevens contends that the final judgment of foreclosure should be set aside because he was never served with the notice of issue or the order setting the trial. We agree and reverse.

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, filed a foreclosure complaint against Stevens. For a time, Stevens was represented by counsel. However, upon motion, the court authorized Stevens’s counsel to withdraw. The court then directed all papers and pleadings to be served on Stevens at two designated addresses. In time,…