First State Bank of Eldorado v. Rowe

SCHROEDER, Chief Justice.

This case involves interpretation and application of the doctrine of fructus industriales, fruits of industry, to determine the rights to crops growing on property that is redeemed following foreclosure. Issues concerning attorney fees are also presented.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On September 22, 1999, First State Bank of Eldorado (FSB) filed an action for the foreclosure of property against James and Janet Rowe (the Rowes) and Household Finance Corp. Ill, an Idaho corporation and junior lien holder. The property is a residence and surrounding farmland (the…