Garretson v. Post

Opinion

GAUT, J.

1. Introduction

Plaintiff and respondent Robert A. Garretson (plaintiff) brought this action in connection with his purchase of two pieces of real property in Big Bear from defendant and appellant Deborah Post (defendant). When plaintiff defaulted on a $125,000 promissory note secured by a deed of trust on one of the two properties, defendant initiated nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings. After plaintiff paid the amount defendant demanded in order to avoid foreclosure, plaintiff brought the instant action, asserting seven causes of action, including a wrongful foreclosure cause…