Urshan v. Musicians' Credit Union

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.

In this case we hold the trial court did not have authority to shorten the minimum notice period for hearing a motion for summary judgment in the absence of the parties’ consent. Accordingly, we reverse the summary judgment and remand for further proceedings.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

In 1995 appellant, Sydney Urshan, received a loan for $30,000 from respondent Musicians’ Credit Union (Musicians). Urshan provided his 1952 classic Bentley as security for the loan. The loan agreement required 48 monthly payments of approximately $800, beginning in November 1995. In August 1997…