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This case addresses the legality of non-judicial foreclosure in Tennessee. Angeline Renee Drake defaulted on her home loan, leading to a non-judicial foreclosure by CitiMortgage, Inc. When CitiMortgage sought possession through an unlawful detainer action, Drake counterclaimed, asserting that the non-judicial foreclosure process violated the Tennessee Constitution and public policy. The trial court dismissed Drake's counterclaim and granted summary judgment to CitiMortgage. On appeal, the Court of Appeals affirmed, ruling that non-judicial foreclosure does not involve state action, which is a prerequisite for state constitutional violations, and that the process does not contravene public policy as it is legislatively sanctioned. The court also found sufficient evidence of default notice and proper advertisement of the foreclosure sale.
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This case addresses the legality of non-judicial foreclosure in Tennessee. Angeline Renee Drake defaulted on her home loan, leading to a non-judicial foreclosure by CitiMortgage, Inc. When CitiMortgage sought possession through an unlawful detainer action, Drake counterclaimed, asserting that the non-judicial foreclosure process violated the Tennessee Constitution and public policy. The trial court dismissed Drake's counterclaim and granted summary judgment to CitiMortgage. On appeal, the Court of Appeals affirmed, ruling that non-judicial foreclosure does not involve state action, which is a prerequisite for state constitutional violations, and that the process does not contravene public policy as it is legislatively sanctioned. The court also found sufficient evidence of default notice and proper advertisement of the foreclosure sale.
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