Archive for 'evidence' Category
Aug 26, 2019

A lot of student loan debt ends up being claimed by “Trusts” that are exactly like REMIC trusts except they are not about residential mortgages. And as I have previously pointed out on these pages, the enforcement of those debts has gone through the same process of removing the risk of loss from those who […]

Aug 16, 2019

Amongst the lay people who are researching issues regarding who actually can enforce a mortgage, there is confusion arising from specific terms of art used by lawyers in distinguishing between a debt, a note and a mortgage. This article is intended to clarify the subject for lawyers and pro litigants. The devil is in the […]

Aug 14, 2019

The devil is in the details and it is in the details that actions don’t add up if one party is faking their status.  ======================================= GET FREE HELP: Just click here and submit  the confidential, free, no obligation, private REGISTRATION FORM. The key to victory lies in understanding your own case. Let us help you plan […]

Aug 14, 2019

Discovery is a process that can be used in litigation. That means you have to be in court. Discovery is the process of asking for information that don’t already have or information that will corroborate information that you do already have. Almost by definition it is a fishing expedition. But the days in which you […]

Aug 9, 2019

Faced with a notice of foreclosure sale from a company claiming to be the trustee on a deed of trust, homeowners in judicial states are forced to defend using well known facts in the public domain that are not evidence in a court of law. This is particularly evident in scenarios like the Chase WAMU […]

Jul 30, 2019

In response to the rising number of requests for us to write briefs or narrations for briefs I submit this article which is my recent response to such a request. Here is an uncomfortable fact: most appeals arise because of mistakes made by the litigant in trial court, not the judge. All appeals MUST be […]

Jul 26, 2019

Reports and affidavits are helpful but not always useful as evidence. It seems that many people think an affidavit from me will be the magic bullet in their case. It could be but only with proper presentation and following the rules of civil procedure and the laws of evidence. This is required reading for people […]

Jul 25, 2019

Thursdays LIVE! The Neil Garfield Show — WEST COAST with CHARLES MARSHALL AND BILL PAATALO or prior episodes Or call in at (347) 850-1260, 6pm Eastern Thursdays ******************************* I get that the complexity of securitization and foreclosure litigation can be mind-numbing even to an experienced litigator. But once you start winning you get a rush. Tonight we […]

Jul 19, 2019

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Always consult with a licensed attorney about your specific situation. Big Win in San Diego Hat tip to attorney Stephen Lopez, Esq. for securing a significant ruling in San Diego. This case adds to a growing body of decisions where judges take […]

Jul 16, 2019

For some reason I have been getting more questions about MERS lately. My analogy has always been that MERS is like a holograph of an empty paper bag. So here are some basic factors for the checklist and analysis: MERS never signed any contract with any borrower. MERS never has any contractual or other legal […]