Galyon v. First Tennessee Bank National Ass'n

OPINION

O’BRIEN, Justice.

Plaintiff, Gilbert Galyon, brought this action in the Circuit Court for Anderson County alleging breach of contract, and for damages sustained as a result of foreclosure proceedings initiated by defendant, First Tennessee Bank, under a deed of trust encumbering property owned by him. Relief sought included restoration to ownership and possession of the property or in the alternative compensation for damages.

Defendants responded to the complaint and raised three (3) affirmative defenses, asserting (1) that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be…