Security State Bank v. Sechen

¶ 1. Dale and Donna Sechen appeal an order confirming the sheriffs sale of their foreclosed property. The Sechens argue the circuit court erred when it denied them their right to redeem the property after the sheriffs sale but before the confirmation of the sale. We agree that the Sechens had a right to redeem the property prior to the confirmation. Therefore, we reverse the court's order.

Background

¶ 2. Security State Bank held a mortgage on 355 acres of farmland owned by the Sechens. The bank foreclosed on the property and obtained a judgment of foreclosure on October 22, 2003. The judgment…