Fairfield Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Kroll

The cause before us originated as a foreclosure action on a mortgage to Fairfield Savings and Loan Association (hereinafter called “Fairfield”) against Harriet Kroll, a defendant, and cross-plaintiff in the third-party action. The third-party complaint sought damages on the basis of the contention that Harriet Kroll was defrauded in connection with her purchase of the real estate being foreclosed and through the activities of defendant, Sam Mormino, in obtaining such mortgage on the property and in the conduct of the transaction.

Plaintiff Kroll noted a three-apartment frame building for sale…