Comments on: MERS’ Role in Massive Foreclosure Fraud Nationwide- A Peek Behind Their Shady Curtain http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/2010/02/mers-role-in-massive-foreclosure-fraud-nationwide-a-peek-behind-their-shady-curtain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mers-role-in-massive-foreclosure-fraud-nationwide-a-peek-behind-their-shady-curtain Speaking Out As Long As Political Speech Remains Protected Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:23:25 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: mike griffith http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/2010/02/mers-role-in-massive-foreclosure-fraud-nationwide-a-peek-behind-their-shady-curtain/comment-page-1/#comment-1300 mike griffith Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:46:37 +0000 http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/?p=709#comment-1300 Matthew, I'm not sure I understand this comment? Where do Judges think this is heading. Is this a comment about case load or about cleaning up the mortgage conflict between deed of trust and promisory note. (Your comment judges are overwhelmed) Judges are just overwhelmed. Court budgets across the country are just cut to the bone and a judge that had 2000 cases and one assistant may have 4000 cases and still just one assistant. In the vast majority of cases, the Defendant doesn’t put up any defense at all and judges just sign off on judgments giving houses to whomever the attorney claims is entitled to it. I have the feeling that many judges know this is a real problem and they don’t like where it could be heading, but it’s like staring up at a 40 foot wall of water as it starts to crash down upon you….sort of a helpless feeling. I’m clearly a passionate advocate here, but I really don’t know what the solution is. If the problems that we’re identifying were addressed, I’m not sure where that leaves us other than in a bigger mess than we have now. Matthew,
I’m not sure I understand this comment? Where do Judges think this is heading. Is this a comment about case load or about cleaning up the mortgage conflict between deed of trust and promisory note.

(Your comment judges are overwhelmed)

Judges are just overwhelmed. Court budgets across the country are just cut to the bone and a judge that had 2000 cases and one assistant may have 4000 cases and still just one assistant. In the vast majority of cases, the Defendant doesn’t put up any defense at all and judges just sign off on judgments giving houses to whomever the attorney claims is entitled to it. I have the feeling that many judges know this is a real problem and they don’t like where it could be heading, but it’s like staring up at a 40 foot wall of water as it starts to crash down upon you….sort of a helpless feeling. I’m clearly a passionate advocate here, but I really don’t know what the solution is. If the problems that we’re identifying were addressed, I’m not sure where that leaves us other than in a bigger mess than we have now.

]]> By: Matthew D. Weidner, Esq. http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/2010/02/mers-role-in-massive-foreclosure-fraud-nationwide-a-peek-behind-their-shady-curtain/comment-page-1/#comment-734 Matthew D. Weidner, Esq. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:13:16 +0000 http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/?p=709#comment-734 Judges are just overwhelmed. Court budgets across the country are just cut to the bone and a judge that had 2000 cases and one assistant may have 4000 cases and still just one assistant. In the vast majority of cases, the Defendant doesn't put up any defense at all and judges just sign off on judgments giving houses to whomever the attorney claims is entitled to it. I have the feeling that many judges know this is a real problem and they don't like where it could be heading, but it's like staring up at a 40 foot wall of water as it starts to crash down upon you....sort of a helpless feeling. I'm clearly a passionate advocate here, but I really don't know what the solution is. If the problems that we're identifying were addressed, I'm not sure where that leaves us other than in a bigger mess than we have now. Judges are just overwhelmed. Court budgets across the country are just cut to the bone and a judge that had 2000 cases and one assistant may have 4000 cases and still just one assistant. In the vast majority of cases, the Defendant doesn’t put up any defense at all and judges just sign off on judgments giving houses to whomever the attorney claims is entitled to it. I have the feeling that many judges know this is a real problem and they don’t like where it could be heading, but it’s like staring up at a 40 foot wall of water as it starts to crash down upon you….sort of a helpless feeling. I’m clearly a passionate advocate here, but I really don’t know what the solution is. If the problems that we’re identifying were addressed, I’m not sure where that leaves us other than in a bigger mess than we have now.

]]> By: DW http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/2010/02/mers-role-in-massive-foreclosure-fraud-nationwide-a-peek-behind-their-shady-curtain/comment-page-1/#comment-732 DW Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:59:25 +0000 http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/?p=709#comment-732 Matthew, Thank you for posting this information. From your responses it sounds as if it really does not matter if a homeowner proves his/her case. If that is the case it seams that anyone could claim thier neighbor house and foreclose???? Why are judges so opposed to upholding the law? I don't get the motivation.... Matthew,

Thank you for posting this information. From your responses it sounds as if it really does not matter if a homeowner proves his/her case. If that is the case it seams that anyone could claim thier neighbor house and foreclose???? Why are judges so opposed to upholding the law? I don’t get the motivation….

]]> By: Matthew D. Weidner, Esq. http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/2010/02/mers-role-in-massive-foreclosure-fraud-nationwide-a-peek-behind-their-shady-curtain/comment-page-1/#comment-719 Matthew D. Weidner, Esq. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:21:32 +0000 http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/?p=709#comment-719 Good job thus far and congratulations. Having said that, whoever the judge is, there is about a 90% chance he or she will ultimately rule against you when the Plaintiff sets it for hearing. The rules are technical and complex and even when an experienced attorney goes before a judge I know well and appear in front of often, and plead everything technically correct, it is a real uphill fight. I applaud you for your efforts thus far, but be aware of the reality going forward. Good job thus far and congratulations. Having said that, whoever the judge is, there is about a 90% chance he or she will ultimately rule against you when the Plaintiff sets it for hearing. The rules are technical and complex and even when an experienced attorney goes before a judge I know well and appear in front of often, and plead everything technically correct, it is a real uphill fight. I applaud you for your efforts thus far, but be aware of the reality going forward.

]]> By: Ken Morrison http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/2010/02/mers-role-in-massive-foreclosure-fraud-nationwide-a-peek-behind-their-shady-curtain/comment-page-1/#comment-717 Ken Morrison Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:03:15 +0000 http://mattweidnerlaw.com/blog/?p=709#comment-717 In Dec 09 my mortgage company filed a foreclosure case against me and count 1 read "This is an action to re-establish a promissory note under Section 673.3091 Florida Statutes." In the document mortgage definition (C) reads, "MERS is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a Nominee for the Lender and Lender's successors or assigns. MERS is the Mortgagee under this Security Instrument. MERS is organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, and has and address and telephone number of PO Box 2026, Flint MI 48501-2026, tel,888-679-MERS." You did refer to the Pinnellas ruling in your blog of 1/8/10 and I cited this ruling among my 9 Answer and Affirmative Defenses. I rang the court a few days ago to find out if a hearing date has been set. The clerk replied that the other party's lawyers have to decide what to do next and when. Thanks for the blog it was very helpful to know about MERS, Regards Ken Morrrison In Dec 09 my mortgage company filed a foreclosure case against me and count 1 read “This is an action to re-establish a promissory note under Section 673.3091 Florida Statutes.”

In the document mortgage definition (C) reads, “MERS is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that is acting solely as a Nominee for the Lender and Lender’s successors or assigns. MERS is the Mortgagee under this Security Instrument. MERS is organized and existing under the laws of Delaware, and has and address and telephone number of PO Box 2026, Flint MI 48501-2026, tel,888-679-MERS.”

You did refer to the Pinnellas ruling in your blog of 1/8/10 and I cited this ruling among my 9 Answer and Affirmative Defenses.

I rang the court a few days ago to find out if a hearing date has been set. The clerk replied that the other party’s lawyers have to decide what to do next and when.

Thanks for the blog it was very helpful to know about MERS,

Regards
Ken Morrrison

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