First Union National Bank v. Hufford

Walters, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Priscilla Hufford, appeals from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Auglaize County granting summary judgment in favor of appellee, First Union National Bank. For the reasons that follow, we reverse the judgment and remand the cause for further proceedings in accordance with this opinion.

{¶ 2} The facts that are relevant to the issue herein are as follows. On March 27, 2000, appellant, a resident of Auglaize County, Ohio, borrowed $34,500 from First Union Home Equity Bank, N.A., Charlotte, North Carolina, for home improvements. As security for…