Foreclosures
'Best Practices' will not advance to rulemaking stage
October 7, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard signed an order Oct. 7 stating that rather than advance the Mortgage
Foreclosure Best Practices to the rulemaking stage, the court will oversee the guidelines, updating them as needed.
MoreJustices split over how to determine a lawsuit is equitable
September 15, 2011
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has expanded on a previous decision to create a multi-pronged inquiry to determine whether a suit
is essentially equitable, a move that causes two justices to worry the new test may often foreclose a defendant’s right
to a jury on distinct and severable legal claims.
MoreIndiana AG sues Florida foreclosure firm owned by lawyer
August 11, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a complaint against a for-profit Florida foreclosure consultant company that
Zoeller claims operated illegally in 15 Indiana counties and failed to provide refunds to customers after services were not
provided.
MoreJudges split on mortgage issue
May 17, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIn a case of first impression between a lender and the mortgagee on record, the Indiana Court of Appeals was divided as to
whether the mortgagee on record had an enforceable right under a mortgage.
MoreCOA orders trial court to define, locate easement
May 16, 2011
Jennifer NelsonA trial court erred in denying a trust’s request for an easement of necessity relating to a certain parcel of land because
the previous property owners didn’t grant themselves an easement before they transferred the land to the trust, ruled
the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MorePilot project uses secure network for foreclosure settlement agreements
April 11, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court announced Monday a new program that allows parties in mortgage foreclosure settlement cases to exchange
financial documents over a secure online network.
MoreHigh court seeks comment on foreclosure practices
February 25, 2011
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court is accepting comments from the public on the proposed “Mortgage Foreclosure Best Practices”
guidelines.
MoreAnnual address praises court activity despite economy, changing times
January 19, 2011
Michael HoskinsEven though times are tough, the Indiana chief justice says the Hoosier judiciary remains strong and continues to be a leader
that other states look to as an example.
MoreCourt programs, economy among focuses of foreclosure conference
November 24, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerWhen it comes to the problem of mortgage foreclosures in Indiana, there appears to be no end in sight, at least not yet.
MoreReports break down caseloads, costs in Indiana courts
November 22, 2010
IL StaffIt cost nearly $400 million to operate Indiana courts last year, according to new reports released by the Indiana Supreme
Court Division on State Court Administration.
MoreCOA: Summary judgment wrong in foreclosure suit
November 19, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA mortgagee’s compliance with federal mortgage servicing responsibilities is a condition precedent that can be raised
as an affirmative defense to the foreclosure of a Federal Housing Administration insured loan, the Indiana Court of Appeals
ruled today for the first time.
MoreCourts consider foreclosure issues
October 27, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTo address recent news regarding foreclosures – including a handful of national banks putting holds on foreclosure proceedings
regarding their lenders – participants in the foreclosure prevention efforts of the Indiana Supreme Court, including
judges in pilot programs around the state for settlement conferences, held a conference call Oct. 19 to address these issues.
MoreSupreme Court to rule on priority rights on liens
October 4, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court took a case from the Indiana Court of Appeals involving strict foreclosure in which the lower appellate
court adopted the reasoning from a federal case to determine priority rights on liens.
MoreLenders meet with borrowers at event
September 29, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerFollowing a statewide event Sept. 1 to help to homeowners who were concerned they might be facing foreclosures, the Indiana
Foreclosure Prevention Network hosted another event Sept. 16 in Indianapolis.
MoreNew approach to foreclosure prevention successful
September 15, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerCourts around the state have experienced more success with a new approach to settlement conferences utilizing facilitators
– who interact directly with borrowers and lenders – than past attempts to find alternatives to foreclosures.
MoreAttorneys needed for foreclosure events
August 13, 2010
IL StaffAttorney volunteers are needed for free borrower outreach programs around Indiana hosted by the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention
Network Sept. 1.
MoreCouple should have jury trial on legal claims
August 11, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA couple whose home is being foreclosed on is entitled to a jury trial on their legal claims against the mortgage holder and
loan servicer, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
MoreRental properties require effort
August 4, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerAs the prices for homes continue to drop as foreclosures and abandoned properties continue to pop up in virtually every neighborhood,
there may be a few people considering whether these homes could make for good investments either as properties to fix and
sell or to buy and repair for a rental property.
MoreCourt pilot programs boost foreclosure conferences
April 28, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerForeclosure rates have remained at record highs for Indiana the past few years, and a court program to help homeowners hasn't
been as successful as hoped. That's now changing.
MoreNew foreclosure-prevention initiative announced
April 20, 2010
Rebecca BerfangerTo encourage more eligible Hoosiers to participate in settlement conferences when facing mortgage foreclosures, a new program
involving the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network was announced today in Fort Wayne.
More2 county court systems get e-filing approval
March 31, 2010
Michael HoskinsTwo of Indiana's largest counties are getting close to putting electronic filing plans into place after receiving a green
light from the Indiana Supreme Court late last year and early this year for pilot projects.
MoreAppellate ruling addresses priority rights
March 5, 2010
Jennifer NelsonIn reversing summary judgment for a home loan company on its complaint for strict foreclosure, the Indiana Court of Appeals
specifically adopted the reasoning set forth in a federal decision involving priority rights on liens.
MoreCOA rules on service of summons issues
February 3, 2010
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals addressed service of summons issues in foreclosure actions in two decisions today, finding the
servicing parties needed to do more to ensure the recipients actually get notice.
MoreFormer attorney gets probation in fraud case
January 20, 2010
Jennifer NelsonA former attorney who pleaded guilty to mail fraud last year was sentenced to 3 years probation Tuesday by a federal
judge.
MoreEfforts to aid those facing foreclosure continue
October 19, 2009
Rebecca BerfangerMore than 1,000 Indiana attorneys, judges, and mediators have attended CLE trainings since June about mortgage foreclosures.
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I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.