Korea Exchange Bank v. Myung Hui Yang

Opinion

McCLOSKY, Acting P. J.

Appellant Korea Exchange Bank appeals from the denial of its motion for a deficiency judgment against respondent Myung Hui Yang, also known as Helena Myunghui Yang, following judgment of foreclosure by default. The denial of a deficiency judgment is appealable. (See Ewing v. Richvale Land Co. (1917) 176 Cal. 152, 155 [167 P. 876].) Appellant contends that “substituted service of a summons and complaint in a foreclosure action is sufficient to secure a deficiency judgment for personal liability.” We reverse.

Respondent has not filed an appellate brief. Judgment was…