Carter v. Kingsley Bank

ZEHMER, Judge.

Paul and Holly Carter appeal a deficiency judgment and an order taxing fees and costs, contending that the judgment and order are void because the trial court lacked personal jurisdiction over them. We hold that the judgment and order are void due to the trial court’s lack of personal jurisdiction over the Carters, and therefore reverse and remand with directions to vacate the deficiency judgment and the order taxing fees and costs.

Kingsley Bank filed a complaint against Paul and Holly Carter1 alleging that they had defaulted under the terms of a promissory note and mortgage…