A Home Wrongfully Foreclosed

In this case, the homeowners owned their house outright. They paid cash and never took a mortgage. However, Bank of America claimed the homeowners still owed money. Based on incorrect records, the bank moved forward with foreclosure and seized the home.

The homeowners spent thousands of dollars and endured years of legal stress to prove the bank was wrong. In the end, the court ruled in their favor and awarded them a judgment against Bank of America.

Bank Ignored the Court Judgment

After winning the case, the homeowners asked the bank to pay their legal fees. Their attorney contacted Bank of America multiple times. The bank ignored every request.

With no response from the bank, the homeowners decided to take action.

Taking Back What Was Owed

The homeowners arrived at a Bank of America branch with their attorney, two sheriff’s deputies, and a moving truck. They prepared to seize bank property to collect the judgment.

According to the attorney, he instructed the deputy to take desks, computers, filing cabinets, and even cash from teller drawers.

The bank manager appeared shaken during the confrontation. Facing law enforcement and legal demands inside the branch created real pressure. The attorney pointed out that losing a home due to an error feels just as intimidating.

A Message to Big Banks

As a foreclosure defense attorney, he called the moment “sweet justice.” He also said this case reflects a larger issue in the banking system. Mistakes by major banks can destroy lives, yet banks rarely face consequences.

A Lesson for Homeowners

This case shows that homeowners do have options. If a bank wrongfully forecloses and ignores a court judgment, the law allows people to collect what they are owed.

Banks use force when collecting debts. Sometimes, homeowners must do the same—legally.

Sweet justice, indeed.

Author: Mac Slavo
Date: June 6th, 2011
Website: https://www.shtfplan.com/