McCann v. McGinnis

This case involves the liability of the defaulting purchaser and the proper procedure to be followed when the purchaser at a foreclosure sale defaults. For procedural reasons we shall be obliged to dismiss the appeal. Pursuant to Maryland Rule 885, however, to avoid a further appeal to this Court, we shall indicate our views relative to liability and procedure.

A sale was held pursuant to the power of sale in the event of default contained in a mortgage. D. Franklin McGinnis, the appellee, was the reported purchaser. He is an attorney. Although there is a contention that he acted on behalf of…