Idaho First Bank v. Bridges

BEVAN, Justice This case arises out of a dispute regarding Idaho First Bank's ("IFB") efforts to collect on a note secured by a deed of trust. IFB appeals from the district court's order of summary judgment in favor of debtors Maj-Le and Harold Bridges (the "Bridges"). The Bridges also cross-appeal the district court's denial of a motion to stay arbitration as to a second note between the parties. We affirm the district court.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURE

The Bridges began leasing land from the Idaho Department of Lands (the "State") in 2005, with the intent to build a cottage on the land. This land…