Sanderson v. Hudlett

The instant appeal arises from a simple sale of real estate, which was financed in a very complicated way. In this foreclosure action, the trial judge found that appellant/seller, Freda Sanderson, had in essence accepted a deed in lieu of foreclosure and that title to the land and the mortgage merged, extinguishing all mortgages, debts, and guaranties, including those executed by defendant, Jeanne Hudlett. Final summary judgment was entered in favor of Hudlett and against Sanderson. On appeal, we write only to address Sander-son’s claim that the trial court incorrectly applied the doctrine of…