Hartley v. Liberty Park Associates

Liberty Park Associates (Liberty Park) appeals an order awarding Michael Hartley the surplus proceeds following a nonjudicial deed of trust foreclosure. It contends that the trial court erred in establishing the priority of the junior encumbrances. We affirm.

Michael and Patricia Hartley purchased residential real property in Issaquah, Washington (Issaquah property). The purchase was partially financed through a deed of trust ultimately assigned to the Alaska Teachers Retirement System (Alaska Teachers).

Patricia and Michael's marriage was dissolved pursuant to a King County decree filed March…