Griswold State Bank v. Milne

HAYDEN, Judge.

Plaintiff, Griswold State Bank (Bank), appeals trial court’s ruling declaring null and void two mortgages sought to be foreclosed against defendants, Gerald and Bel-ma Milne, and the notes allegedly secured by those mortgages. On appeal, the Bank asserts the decision of trial court was not supported by sufficient evidence and that the Milnes failed to sustain their burden of proof on their claim of fraudulent misrepresentation. We reverse and remand.

Our scope of review is de novo. Iowa R.App.P. 4. We give weight to the fact findings of the trial court, especially when…