Hallam v. New Life Evang. Baptist Church

William L. Hallam v. New Life Evangelical Baptist Church, Inc., et al., No. 15, September Term, 2025. Opinion by Biran, J. MARYLAND RULES 14-211 AND 14-305 – FORECLOSURE – POST-SALE EXCEPTIONS – The Supreme Court of Maryland held that a borrower who contends a lien is invalid or that a lienholder otherwise lacks the right to foreclose on property for any reason must raise such a defense under Maryland Rule 14-211 before the foreclosure sale occurs, provided the borrower knows or reasonably should know the pertinent facts giving rise to such a defense before the sale. A borrower may not raise…