Markland v. Bank of New York Mellon

Bazel Markland and Annette Hamilton (“the Borrowers”) challenge the final judgment of foreclosure entered after trial. They argue that the appellee bank (“the Bank”) failed to prove its standing to bring suit and damages. We find no merit in the argument that standing was not established and affirm without discussion. However, we agree with the assertion that damages were not proven, and we write to explain why we are remanding for further proceedings.

During trial, the Bank relied on the loan payment history and an exhibit referred to as the “judgment figures exhibit” to establish its…