Sitek v. Striker

OPINION

PORITSKY, Judge. *

In 2004, appellant Nancy Sitek, a vendee on a contract for deed, defaulted. Michael Striker, the vendor on the contract for deed, served a notice of cancellation. Approximately one month later, Striker filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Sitek argues that the bankruptcy proceedings voided the notice of cancellation and prejudiced her ability to exercise her statutory rights to cure the default or enjoin cancellation. She also argues that the transaction is an equitable mortgage rather than a contract for deed. Because the district court properly concluded that the…