LIT has reviewed all wordsmithed opinions from the Fifth Circuit's foreclosure docket since the Greatest Theft of Housing in American History.
Judge Stephen Higginson opined for the 2-panel at the 5th Cir., and held that it was the bank’s wrongful certification to HUD...
Judge Stephen Higginson opined for the 2-panel at the 5th Cir., and held that it was the bank’s wrongful certification to HUD...
The main factors involved in sentences for extortion and blackmail charges are the amount involved, the way the threats were delivered and...
It is interesting to note this detailed opinion, which discusses and cites relevant case law as regards judicial recusal is now absent...
Mr and Mrs Fifth Circuit. Carolyn Dineen King, former Chief Judge, married fellow Circuit Judge Tom Reavley in 2004 and made some...
Wells Fargo Bank, a Mortgage Servicer, a Lender or a Trustee. Well, it's all superfluous, we'll just affirm despite the National Mortgage...
Although conduct unbecoming a member of the bar is not defined in the Local Rules, the Supreme Court has interpreted the same...
Williams brought this commercial mortgage lawsuit for breach of contract, among other claims, which has been sent back to the lower court...
The homeowners brought this lawsuit, but failed to present arguments sufficiently. The court 3-panel said if it was done correctly, it could...
Foreclosure laws; Can a note be endorsed with a photocopied signature? Yes. Can a “deed of trust be signed in separate but...
Leave to Amend Motion to Dismiss: we conclude that Law did not request leave to amend his complaint at the district court...