Legal Opinion
Paul G. Matthews and Maryellen L. Matthews v. Federal National Mortgage Association
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided March 25, 2015No. 4D13-4645PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCiklin, J.
The appellants challenge a final judgment of foreclosure entered after a non-jury trial, and argue that the plaintiff below, Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), failed to establish standing at inception of the suit. We agree and reverse.
In February 2010, Fannie Mae brought a mortgage foreclosure suit against the appellants, alleging that it was the “present designated holder of the note and mortgage with authority to pursue the present action.” The copy of the note attached to the complaint identified Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”), as the lender. The note was not…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Dixon v. Express Equity Lending Group, LLLPDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2013
- Shawn Boyd v. Wells Fargo BankDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2014
- Vidal v. Liquidation Properties, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2013
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