Casazza v. A-Allstate Abstract Co.

OPINION

This is an appeal from a summary judgment. For the reasons expressed below, we affirm.

Respondents and appellants each held separate deeds of trust on three parcels of land as security for loans made to the landowners. Respondents’ deed of trust was recorded prior to appellants’ deed of trust. Therefore, respondents’ lien was senior to that of appellants.

The landowners failed to pay the property taxes on the three parcels of land. Accordingly, pursuant to NRS 361.570, 1 the county tax receiver issued a certificate to the county treasurer, authorizing the county treasurer to hold the…