Bruce Freiman v. National City Mortgage Co.

Appellant, Bruce Freiman, appeals a final judgment of foreclosure entered in favor of National City Mortgage Co. (“the Bank”) following a bench trial. On appeal, Appellant takes issue with the evidence establishing the Bank’s standing to foreclose, compliance with conditions precedent, and attorney’s fees. We reverse the portion of the final judgment awarding the Bank its attorney’s fees, and affirm in all other respects without further comment as to Appellant’s remaining arguments.

This matter was resolved at a bench trial held in June of 2013. At the trial, the Bank’s only witness was its…