GMAC Mortgage, L.L.C. v. Jacobs

Belfance, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellant, Larry D. Jacobs, appeals the decision of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. For the reasons that follow, this court affirms in part and reverses in part.

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{¶ 2} On December 8, 2008, appellee, GMAC Mortgage, L.L.C. (“GMAC”), filed a complaint against Jacobs for judgment on a note and foreclosure on a mortgage concerning his residence. After Jacobs answered the complaint, the matter was referred to mediation, and the litigation was stayed. The parties were not able to resolve the case through mediation.

{¶ 3} On July 28, 2009, GMAC filed a motion…