Lenz v. Bank of America, N.A.

OPINION

Rebeca C. Martinez, Justice

John and Shannon Lenz appeal from a judgment for possession of real property entered in favor of Bank of America, N.A. (“the Bank”) in a forcible detainer action. In two issues on appeal, the Lenzes assert (1) the trial court did not have jurisdiction to hear the case or render judgment because the Bank’s original petition was not properly verified and (2) there is no evidence the Bank was entitled to .rely on the tenancy at sufferance language in the deed of trust and the Bank was not in privity of contract with the Lenzes. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

In 2007, the…