Bank of New York v. Unknown Heirs & Legatees

Defendant Jesse M. Hatch appeals, pro se, the trial court’s order granting the motion to reconsider of plaintiff, Bank of New York, acting solely in its capacity as trustee for EquiCredit Corporation (EQCC) Trust 2001 — 2, and the motion to vacate of interveners Sheila Port-lock and Dewey J. Hall. For the reasons that follow, we reverse and remand.

This appeal arises from proceedings relating to a foreclosure complaint filed by plaintiff bank. On July 28, 2003, plaintiff filed a complaint to foreclose a mortgage secured by residential property of the decedent Ruth Hatch, also known as Ruth…