Mark Barnett and Yvette Barnett v. U.S. Bank National Association

Appellants, Mark Barnett and Yvette Barnett, appeal the trial court’s entry of final judgment of. foreclosure in favor of U.S. Bank National Association. Appellants assert multiple grounds for reversal, only one of which we discuss. Because there was no evidence presented at trial to prove that the initial plaintiff in this action, Bank of America, possessed the note at the time suit was filed, we reverse.

Factual Background and Trial Proceedings

Bank of America, “as Successor by Merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,…