Groves v. First National Bank of Valparaiso

MILLER, Presiding Judge.

Manuel and Maureen Groves purchased a house and lot from the First National Bank of Valparaiso (the Bank). The Bank had obtained title to this property by means of a quitclaim deed from Martin E. Rogness. Rogness had encumbered the property before giving title to the Bank; although the Bank knew of these encumbrances its officers told the Groves there were no liens or mortgages on the property.

After the Groves purchased the property, the quitclaim deed from Rogness to the Bank was declared void. Rogness sued the Groves to quiet title. The Groves defended that suit, and…