Mogilka v. Jeka

This appeal and cross-appeal arise from a trial court order confirming the foreclosure sale of the homestead of Ralph J. Jeka (Ralph) and his wife, Ruth Jean Jeka (Ruth). The Jekas appeal from those parts of the order denying Ruth's claim to a homestead exemption and granting a homestead exemption to Ralph despite his waiver. The estates of Nan Lowe and Lucille Kaminsky (the Estates) cross-appeal from those parts of the order providing first priority status to tax liens of the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and denying William Judge (Judge), the successful bidder at the…