Grandchamp v. Patzer

This was a tri-party nonjury action involving agency and mortgages in the sale of realty in Presque Isle County.

Plaintiffs Hrandchamp purchased the Patzer home through their agent, defendant Werth, receiving a warranty deed and assuming a Veteran’s Administration mortgage. Subsequently, it was learned that a second recorded mortgage on the property in the amount of $3,000 was payable to Lewandowski. This mortgage was not recited in the deed. The existence of this second mortgage sets the amount in controversy and gives rise to this litigation. Defendants refused to pay the $3,000 and…