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DEFENDANT GILLESPIES RULE 1.150 MOTION TO STRIKE SHAM PLEADINGS
November 10, 2015
Notice of Criminal Conspiracy: Judge Stancil, Clerk Ellspermann and attorney Curtis Wilson
Fla. Stat. section 777.04 Attempts, solicitation, and conspiracy
Defendant pro se Neil J. Gillespie, henceforth in the first person, a disabled,
indigent/insolvent non-lawyer, unable to obtain adequate counsel, a vulnerable adult, and a
consumer of legal and court services affecting interstate commerce, states as follows:
1.
On November 9, 2015 the Marion County Clerks public online docket in the above
captioned case shows Default Entered at document no. 228, 3 pages. (Exhibit 1)
2.
The document appearing November 9, 2015 as document no. 228 at the Default
Entered location described in paragraph 1 appears at Exhibit 2, but does not show a default was
entered. Instead, there is a hand-written message in the signature block for the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of the document, which is MOTION TO DEFAULT dated November 3, 2015
and signed by Curtis Wilson, a/k/a Curtis Alan Wilson (Fla. Bar No. 77669) of McCalla Raymer,
LLC, Filing # 33997561 E-Filed 11/03/2015 at 12:50:25 PM. The hand-written message states:
Default Not Entered Against Elizabeth Bauerle [By] Motion Filed W/The Clerk
10/28/15 - you may Request A Judicial Default followed by NH with a circle
around, and 11.9.15 below
3.
Attorney Curtis Wilson is also known as Curtis Wilson, Esq., and is also known as Curtis
Alan Wilson, Fla. Bar No. 77669, of McCalla Raymer, LLC, and perhaps other names. See the
Florida Bar attorney directory page for Curtis Alan Wilson, Fla. Bar No. 77669. (Exhibit 3).
4.
The foregoing is evidence of a criminal conspiracy between Judge Hale Stancil, Clerk
David R. Ellspermann and attorney Curtis Wilson a/k/a/ Curtis Alan Wilson, against Chapter
777, Florida Statutes, and section 777.04 Attempts, solicitation, and conspiracy.
5.
On November 6, 2015 document no. 225 appeared as a 2 page locked eFiled document
On November 9, 2015 document no. 225 was not locked and shows AFFIDAVIT OF
7.
The foregoing is a continuation of the criminal conspiracy of Judge Hale Stancil, Clerk
David R. Ellspermann, and attorney Curtis Wilson, a/k/a Curtis Alan Wilson, see
DEFENDANT GILLESPIES RULE 1.150 MOTION TO STRIKE SHAM PLEADINGS
Notice of Criminal Conspiracy: Judge Stancil, Clerk Ellspermann and attorney Curtis Wilson
RULE 1.150. SHAM PLEADINGS
9.
The Default Entered at document no. 228, 3 pages (Exhibit 1) is a sham pleading and
must be stricken pursuant to Rule 1.150(a) Fla.R.Civ.P. The document appearing November 9,
2015 as document no. 228 at the Default Entered location does not show a default was entered.
Instead, there is a hand-written message in the signature block for the Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the document, which is MOTION TO DEFAULT dated November 3, 2015 and signed by
Curtis Wilson, a/k/a Curtis Alan Wilson (Fla. Bar No. 77669) of McCalla Raymer, LLC, Filing #
33997561 E-Filed 11/03/2015 at 12:50:25 PM. The hand-written message states:
Default Not Entered Against Elizabeth Bauerle [By] Motion Filed W/The Clerk
10/28/15 - you may Request A Judicial Default followed by NH with a circle
around, and 11.9.15 below
The sham pleading Default Entered if evidence of a criminal conspiracy by Judge Hale Stancil,
Clerk David R. Ellspermann, and attorney Curtis Wilson, a/k/a Curtis Alan Wilson, against
Chapter 777, Florida Statutes, and section 777.04 Attempts, solicitation, and conspiracy.
RULE 1.150. SHAM PLEADINGS
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(a) Motion to Strike. If a party deems any pleading or part thereof filed by another party
to be a sham, that party may move to strike the pleading or part thereof before the cause
is set for trial and the court shall hear the motion, taking evidence of the respective
parties, and if the motion is sustained, the pleading to which the motion is directed shall
be stricken. Default and summary judgment on the merits may be entered in the
discretion of the court or the court may permit additional pleadings to be filed for good
cause shown.
(b) Contents of Motion. The motion to strike shall be verified and shall set forth fully
the facts on which the movant relies and may be supported by affidavit. No traverse of
the motion shall be required.
THIS IS NOT A COMMERCIAL FORCLOSURE
10.
The Civil Cover Sheet Form 1.997 in this case appears at Exhibit 6 and was signed by
Danielle N. Parsons, Fla. Bar # 0029364 of McCalla Raymer LLC. The Clerks stamp shows
January 9, 2013 at 12.45 PM.
11.
$249,999 shown on Form 1.997 CIVIL COVER SHEET, II. TYPE OF CASE, attached to the
Verified Complaint, and signed by Plaintiffs counsel Danielle Parsons, who represented,
I CERTIFY that the information I have provided in this cover sheet is accurate to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Counsels certification is a false official statement. This is a residential foreclosure.
12.
13.
$249,999 shown on Form 1.997 CIVIL COVER SHEET, II. TYPE OF CASE, attached to the
Verified Complaint, and signed by Plaintiffs counsel Danielle Parsons, who represented I
CERTIFY that the information I have provided in this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my
knowledge and belief. Counsels certification is false. This properly is the homestead of Neil
Gillespie under Section 4, Article X of the Florida Constitution. This action is a Homestead
residential foreclosure $50,001 -$249,999. Oak Run is a residential 55+ community. No
commercial activity is permitted. The HECM reverse mortgage was made on the residential
property. It appears counsels false declaration was intended to deceive the Clerk and the Court
that this is a commercial foreclosure, in violation of F.S. 837.06, False official statements.
14.
failed to take corrective action when notified that the civil cover sheet (form 1.997) was wrong.
See, AFFIDAVIT OF NEIL J. GILLESPIE OF RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD, THIS IS NOT
A COMMERCIAL FORCLOSURE, Filing # 23497600 E-Filed 02/07/2015 11:56:00 PM.
15.
sheet is not filed, the clerk shall accept the complaint or petition for filing; but all
proceedings in the action shall be abated until a properly executed cover sheet is
completed and filed. The clerk shall complete the civil cover sheet for a party appearing
pro se.
Currently the civil cover sheet (form 1.997) is not properly executed as completed and
filed. The Clerk has a ministerial duty under Rule 1.100(c)(2), ...all proceedings in the
action shall be abated until a properly executed cover sheet is completed and filed..
When can I expect the Clerk to fulfill its ministerial duties under Rule 1.100(c)(2)?
16.
Clerk Ellspermann violated the Clerk's Duties & Responsibilities found on its website,
http://www.marioncountyclerk.org/index.cfm?Pg=clerksdutiesresponsibilities
The Clerk of Court, as an officer of the Marion County Court system, is responsible for
maintaining court records with the utmost care and security. These court records include
criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil, family, probate and small claims
proceedings, juvenile cases, and traffic citations.
Clerk Ellspermann failed in maintaining court records with the utmost care and security.
SANCTIONS: DISMISS THE FORECLOSURE WITH PREJUDICE
17.
The Court has the inherent power to sanction perjury, misconduct and other fraud by the
Plaintiff. A plain reading of section 57.105(1) Florida Statutes shows sanctions may be awarded
upon the courts initiative.
18.
I respectfully request the Court on its own initiative to DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE
As attorneys, Parsons and Wilson are officers of this Court, their conduct subject to
justice, and, as such, his conduct is subject to judicial supervision and scrutiny. State ex
rel. Florida Bar v. Evans, 94 So.2d 730 (1957).
20.
As attorneys, Parsons and Wilson must comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct,
including candor before the tribunal, as described in the Florida Bar Informational Packet,
Candor Before The Tribunal. The lawyer's duty not to assist witnesses, including the lawyer's
own client, in offering false evidence stems from the Rules of Professional Conduct, Florida
statutes, and caselaw.
Rule 4-1.2(d) prohibits the lawyer from assisting a client in conduct that the lawyer
knows or reasonably should know is criminal or fraudulent.
Rule 4-3.4(b) prohibits a lawyer from fabricating evidence or assisting a witness to testify
falsely.
Rule 4-8.4(a) prohibits the lawyer from violating the Rules of Professional Conduct or
knowingly assisting another to do so.
Rule 4-8.4(b) prohibits a lawyer from committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on
the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer.
Rule 4-8.4(c) prohibits a lawyer from engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud,
deceit, or misrepresentation.
Rule 4-8.4(d) prohibits a lawyer from engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the
administration of justice.
Rule 4-1.6(b) requires a lawyer to reveal information to the extent the lawyer reasonably
believes necessary to prevent a client from committing a crime.
This rule, 4-3.3(a)(2), requires a lawyer to reveal a material fact to the tribunal when
disclosure is necessary to avoid assisting a criminal or fraudulent act by the client, and 43.3(a)(4) prohibits a lawyer from offering false evidence and requires the lawyer to take
reasonable remedial measures when false material evidence has been offered.
Rule 4-1.16 prohibits a lawyer from representing a client if the representation will result
in a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct or law and permits the lawyer to
withdraw from representation if the client persists in a course of action that the lawyer
reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent or repugnant or imprudent. Rule 4-1.16(c)
recognizes that notwithstanding good cause for terminating representation of a client, a
lawyer is obliged to continue representation if so ordered by a tribunal.
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21.
Florida caselaw prohibits lawyers from presenting false testimony or evidence. Kneale v.
Williams, 30 So. 2d 284 (Fla. 1947), states that perpetration of a fraud is outside the scope of the
professional duty of an attorney and no privilege attaches to communication between an attorney
and a client with respect to transactions constituting the making of a false claim or the
perpetration of a fraud. Dodd v. The Florida Bar, 118 So. 2d 17 (Fla. 1960), reminds us that "the
courts are . . . dependent on members of the bar to . . . present the true facts of each cause . . . to
enable the judge or the jury to [decide the facts] to which the law may be applied. When an
attorney . . . allows false testimony . . . [the attorney] . . . makes it impossible for the scales [of
justice] to balance." See The Fla. Bar v. Agar, 394 So. 2d 405 (Fla. 1981), and The Fla. Bar v.
Simons, 391 So. 2d 684 (Fla. 1980). To permit or assist a client or other witness to testify falsely
is prohibited by F.S. 837.02 which makes perjury in an official proceeding a felony, and by
F.S. 777.011 which proscribes aiding, abetting, or counseling commission of a felony.
22.
Oath of Admission to The Florida Bar. The general principles which should ever control
the lawyer in the practice of the legal profession are clearly set forth in the following oath of
admission to the Bar, which the lawyer is sworn on admission to obey and for the willful
violation to which disbarment may be had.
"I do solemnly swear:
"I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of
Florida;
"I will maintain the respect due to courts of justice and judicial officers;
"I will not counsel or maintain any suit or proceedings which shall appear to me to be
unjust, nor any defense except such as I believe to be honestly debatable under the law of
the land;
"I will employ for the purpose of maintaining the causes confided to me such means only
as are consistent with truth and honor, and will never seek to mislead the judge or jury by
any artifice or false statement of fact or law;
"I will maintain the confidence and preserve inviolate the secrets of my clients, and will
accept no compensation in connection with their business except from them or with their
knowledge and approval;
"To opposing parties and their counsel, I pledge fairness, integrity, and civility, not only
in court, but also in all written and oral communications;
"I will abstain from all offensive personality and advance no fact prejudicial to the honor
or reputation of a party or witness, unless required by the justice of the cause with which
I am charged;
"I will never reject, from any consideration personal to myself, the cause of the
defenseless or oppressed, or delay anyone's cause for lucre or malice. So help me God."
23.
Creed Of Professionalism
I revere the law, the judicial system, and the legal profession and will at all times in my
professional and private lives uphold the dignity and esteem of each.
I will further my profession's devotion to public service and to the public good.
I will strictly adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of my profession's code of ethics, to
the extent that the law permits and will at all times be guided by a fundamental sense of
honor, integrity, and fair play.
I will not knowingly misstate, distort, or improperly exaggerate any fact or opinion and
will not improperly permit my silence or inaction to mislead anyone.
I will conduct myself to assure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every
action and resolution of every controversy.
I will abstain from all rude, disruptive, disrespectful, and abusive behavior and will at all
times act with dignity, decency, and courtesy.
I will respect the time and commitments of others.
I will be diligent and punctual in communicating with others and in fulfilling
commitments.
I will exercise independent judgment and will not be governed by a client's ill will or
deceit.
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My word is my bond.
WHEREFORE, the Court has the inherent power to sanction perjury, misconduct and
other fraud by the Plaintiff. A plain reading of section 57.105(1) Florida Statutes shows
sanctions may be awarded upon the courts initiative.
I respectfully move the Court on its own initiative to DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE
the Plaintiffs VERIFIED COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE HOME EQUITY CONVERSION
MORTGAGE as a sanction imposed for perjury by Counsel Danielle N. Parsons, Esq., and
continued by Curtis Alan Wilson.
VERIFICATION OF NEIL J. GILLESPIE
Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing, and the facts alleged
therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED November 10, 2015.
Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Phone: 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Certificate of Service I hereby certify that today November 10, 2015 I served the
forgoing to the following names on the Florida E-filing Portal.
Curtis Wilson a/k/a Curtis Alan Wilson
Email: MRService@mccallaraymer.com
Neil J. Gillespie
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PLAINTIFF
GILLESPIE, NEIL J
DEFENDANT
OAK RUN
HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION
DEFENDANT
UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
DEFENDANT
BAUERLE,
ELIZABETH
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GILLESPIE, MARK
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GILLESPIE, NEIL J
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GILLESPIE, JOETTA
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UNITED STATES
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papers as required by law. This form sh~lI~be.fi~d by the plaintiff or petitioner for the use of the Clerk of the Court for the purpose of
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RE: Clerks duty and the civil cover sheet (form 1.997), Rule 1.100(c)(2).
Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. vs. Neil J. Gillespie, et al., Case No. 13-115-CAT
Dear Mr. Harrell:
You emailed me December 09, 2014 at 4:59 PM about the civil cover sheet (form 1.997):
-The case was designated as a commercial foreclosure by plaintiff's counsel in the civil
cover sheet that the plaintiff is responsible for preparing and filing at the outset of the
case. You will need to take the matter up with the court and/or the plaintiff however you
deem appropriate if you dispute the plaintiff's characterization of the case, as the Clerk
has no say in that.
Mr. Harrell, under Rule 1.100(c)(2) ...all proceedings in the action shall be abated until a
properly executed cover sheet is completed and filed.... This is the Clerks duty, see
Rule 1.100(c)(2) Pleadings and Motions.
(2) A civil cover sheet (form 1.997) shall be completed and filed with the clerk at the
time an initial complaint or petition is filed by the party initiating the action. If the cover
sheet is not filed, the clerk shall accept the complaint or petition for filing; but all
proceedings in the action shall be abated until a properly executed cover sheet is
completed and filed. The clerk shall complete the civil cover sheet for a party appearing
pro se.
Currently the civil cover sheet (form 1.997) is not properly executed as completed and filed.
The Clerk has a ministerial duty under Rule 1.100(c)(2), ...all proceedings in the action shall be
abated until a properly executed cover sheet is completed and filed..
When can I expect the Clerk to fulfill its ministerial duties under Rule 1.100(c)(2)?
Sincerely,
Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Phone: 352-854-7807
Enclosures
RULE 1.100
RULE 1.110
Committee Notes
1971 Amendment. The change requires a more complete designation of the document that is filed so that it may be more rapidly
identified. It also specifies the applicability of the subdivision to all
of the various documents that can be filed. For example, a motion to
dismiss should now be entitled defendants motion to dismiss the
complaint rather than merely motion or motion to dismiss.
1972 Amendment. Subdivision (a) is amended to make a reply
mandatory when a party seeks to avoid an affirmative defense in
an answer or third-party answer. It is intended to eliminate thereby
the problems exemplified by Tuggle v. Maddox, 60 So. 2d 158 (Fla.
1952), and Dickerson v. Orange State Oil Co., 123 So. 2d 562 (Fla.
2d DCA 1960).
1992 Amendment. Subdivision (b) is amended to require all
notices of hearing to specify the motions or other matters to be
heard.
CIV-24
3.
As to paragraph 3 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. Nothing
is attached to the Verified Complaint as Composite Exhibit "C." A HECM reverse mortgage is a
non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
4.
As to paragraph 4 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. A HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
5.
As to paragraph 5 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants admit the allegation. Each
month the Plaintiff sends a monthly statement to Penelope Gillespie, see attached. The Plaintiff
sued the wrong party. A HECM foreclosure must commence within 6 months. 24 C.F.R.
206.125(d)(1). Bank of America gave notice October 5, 2009 the mortgage was due and payable.
The Plaintiff did not foreclose until January 9, 2013. The time has expired, even under Fla. law.
A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect
the debt.
6.
As to paragraph 6 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. A HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
The property is the principal residence of me, Neil J. Gillespie, my homestead property, which is
exempt from levy and execution under Section 4, Article X of the Florida State Constitution.
7.
As to paragraph 7 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. A HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
The Plaintiff filed notice of lis pendens on or about January 9, 2013. Validity of a notice of lis
pendens is one year from filing. 48.23(2), Fla. Stat. (2013). The Plaintiff failed to renew the lis
pendens and it is not valid. Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that
capacity, I transferred the property to the beneficiary, myself, on January 14, 2015. Pursuant to
my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I terminated the Trust as
provided by Fla. Stat. 736.0414, and Article V, the Trust.
8.
9.
As to paragraph 9 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. A HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
10.
As to paragraph 10 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. A HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
11.
As to paragraph 11 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants are without knowledge and
therefore deny the allegations. A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender
has no further means to collect the debt.
12.
As to paragraph 12 of the Verified Complaint, Defendant denies the allegations. The
Plaintiff failed to perfect service on me personally and as Trustee. A HECM reverse mortgage is
a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
13.
As to paragraph 13 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants are without knowledge and
therefore deny the allegations. A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender
has no further means to collect the debt.
14.
As to paragraph 14 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. The
record shows the Plaintiff failed to effectuate service of process on Defendant, NEIL J.
GILLESPIE AND MARK GILLESPIE AS CO-TRUSTEES OF THE GILLESPIE FAMILY
LIVING TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 10,1997, which is not a proper party.
Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I terminated the
Trust as provided by Fla. Stat. 736.0414, and Article V, the Trust. A HECM reverse mortgage
is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
15.
16.
As to paragraph 16 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. On
information and belief, the Plaintiff failed to follow the procedure for constructive service of
process, and appointment of guardian ad litem for UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ELIZABETH
BAUERLE. A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further
means to collect the debt.
17.
As to paragraph 17 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants are without knowledge and
therefore deny the allegations. A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender
has no further means to collect the debt.
18.
As to paragraph 18 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. The
record shows the Plaintiff failed to effectuate service of process on UNKNOWN TENANT IN
POSSESSION 1 and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION 2. A HECM reverse mortgage is
a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
19.
As to paragraph 19 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. ORHA is
an improper party. A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no
further means to collect the debt.
20.
As to paragraph 20 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. A HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
21.
As to paragraph 21 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. A HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
22.
As to paragraph 22 of the Verified Complaint, Defendants deny the allegations. Plaintiff
failed to make service of process on THE UNKNOWN TRUSTEES, SETTLERS AND
BENEFICIARIES or other parties claiming an interest in the subject property by, through, under,
or against UNKNOWN SETTLERS/BENEFICIARIES OF THE GILLESPIE FAMILY LIVING
TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 10, 1997. The Plaintiff failed to follow the
procedure for constructive service of process, and appointment of guardian ad litem for THE
commence within 6 months. 24 C.F.R. 206.125(d)(1). Bank of America gave notice October 5,
2009 the mortgage was due and payable. The Plaintiff did not foreclose until January 9, 2013.
The time has expired, even under Fla. law. A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan
and the lender has no further means to collect the debt.
Statute of Limitations. A HECM foreclosure must commence within 6 months. 24 C.F.R.
206.125(d)(1). Bank of America gave notice October 5, 2009 the mortgage was due and payable.
The Plaintiff did not foreclose until January 9, 2013. The time has expired, even under Fla. law.
A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and the lender has no further means to collect
the debt.
DEFENDANTS COUNTER-CLAIMS
The Plaintiff failed to effectuate service on the Defendants, therefore this Court does not have
lawful jurisdiction over the Defendants, thus the Defendants counter-claims against the Plaintiff
will be brought by a separate action.
DEFENDANTS CROSS-CLAIMS
The Plaintiff failed to effectuate service on the Defendants, therefore this Court does not have
lawful jurisdiction over the Defendants, thus the Defendants cross-claims will be brought
against Counter Parties by a separate action.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED February 2, 2015. CORRECTED Feb-03-2015
Neil J. Gillespie, individually, and former Trustee, F.S. Ch. 736 Part III, of the Terminated Trust
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Phone: 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Neil J. Gillespie and Mark Gillespie as Co-Trustees of the Gillespie Family Living Trust
Agreement dated February 10, 1997
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Email: mark.gillespie@att.net
Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, FL 34481
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
Mark Gillespie
7504 Summer Meadows Drive
Ft. Worth, TX 76123
Email: mark.gillespie@att.net
NEIL J. GILLESPIE, individually, and as former trustee, F.S. Ch. 736 Part III
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Phone: 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
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PENELOPE M GILLESPIE
8092 SW 115TH LOOP
OCALA, FL 34481
Account Information - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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*.
Line of Credit
$0.00
Funded Date:
06/16/2008
$0.00
Loan #:
68011002615899
Borrower:
PENELOPE M GILLESPIE
Property:
OCALA, FL 34481
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Interest Rates
Month
Index
Margin
Int. Rate
December:
January:
0.110A>
0.140A>
1.500A>
1.500A>
1.610A>
1.640A>
1.500%
1.770A>
February
(**) 0.270A>
$0.00
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$0.00
(Index+Margin)
Your Reverse Mortgage loan has a variable-rate feature; the monthly and
daily periodic rates may vary as a result. Please refer to important
informatIon found on the back of this monthly statement and on the
additional page.
$100,056.00
$117,213.44
$114,824.06
$3,638.23
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
2.424,'c
($1,248.85)
Finance Charge:
$153.75
~~yments:
Corresponding APR:
Notice of Changes in your Interest Rate on your Adjustable Rate Reverse Mortgage
On February 01, 2015, the interest rate on your adjustable-rate Reverse Mortgage will increase from 1.640A> to 1.770% . Your present
interest rate was based on an index value of 0.140A>. To determine your new interest rate, we added the current index value of 0.270A> as
of December 29,2014 as published by the Federal Reserve Bank, to the agreed upon margin of 1.500% for a total of 1.770%. This new
rate has not been rounded to the nearest 1/8th percent. The initial interest rate on your mortgage was 3.660A>, which may not be increased
beyond 13.660% during the life of the mortgage.
$0.00
*IN ORDER TO MAKE FUTURE WITHDRAWALS, YOU SHOULD MAINTAIN A MINIMUM $50.00 BALANCE IN YOUR LINE OF CREDIT
If you have any questions or would like further information on your reverse mortgage, please call our Customer Service Department.
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$114,592.56
$112,069.08
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Taxes Paid:
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$153.75
$0.00
$0.00
$1,828.33
$566.65
Insurance Paid:
Other Property Charges:
Year To Date
$47.75
$30.00
$0.00
$360.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
754.98
'ity:
$114,824.06
$114,824.06
$197.50
$1,945.40
Transaction Information
MIP
Servicing
Fee
Cumulative * Corporate
Loan Advance (not
Advances this part of Loan
Month' Balance)
Principa.1
Advances
Interest
$0.00
$153.75
$47.75
$30.00
$231.50 '
$0.00
$157.50
Transaction Effective
Date
Date
Transaction Description
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$231.50 :
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$231.50
$20.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$231.50
$20.00
Grand Total:
$0.00
$153.75
$47.75
$30.00
$231.50 :
$197.50
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In addition, mortgage insurance premiums ("MIP"), which are a FINANCE CHARGE, are computed by as follows:
At the end of each month, we multiply the lesser of the Previous Loan Balance or the maximum balance on which HUD requires MIP to be paid to it by your
MIP rate divided by 12 (the "MIP Monthly Period Rate"). At the end of each month in which any advances (also known as disbursements and labeled as
"Disb" on this statement) or payments have been made to you or on your behalf, we multiply the amount of the advance or payment (other than any advance
or payment that exceeds the maximum advances or payments on which HUD requires MIP to be paid) by the number of days remaining in the n10nth after
that advance or payment was made (not including the day the advance was made),and then multiply this amount by your MIP rate divided by 365 (the "MIP
Daily Periodic Rate"). This calculation is repeated for each advance or payment made to you or on your behalf during the month.
The sum of the final result of these calculations equals the mortgage insurance portion of your FINANCE CHARGE for the month.
E. CALCULATION OF BALANCES
The "Principal Limit Information" section on the front of the monthly statement shows your "Original Principal Limit" and your "Net Principal Limit" which
includes any "Set Asides". The "Loan Balance" section on page 2 of this monthly statement shows your prior month's Previous Loan Balance and your
current month's Closing Loan Balance, which includes the current month's activity. If you would like to determine your payoff balance or if you have any
questions on this monthly statement, please call the telephone number listed on the bottom of this monthly statement.
F. OTHER INFORMATION
We compute the interest and other fees assessed on your loan monthly. This information is available on page 2 of this monthly statement each month. Thls
monthly statement indicates both the current month and year to date interest and other fees. If you repay all or a portion of your loan balance and the annual
interest paid due to a repayment exceeds $600, a separate IRS Form 1098 will be mailed to you by January 31 st. Interest accrued on this loan, other than
repayments, will not be reported to the IRS until the loan is paid in full.
G. BILLING RIGHTS SUMMARY
In case of errors or questions about your loan monthly statement, you will need to contact us as follows:
If you think your monthly statement is wrong or you need more information about a transaction on your monthly statement, write us at Reverse Mortgage
Service Center, Attn: Billing Department, 2727 Spring Creek Drive, Spring, TX 77373. Write to us as soon as possible. We must hear from you no later than
60 days after we send you the FIRST monthly statement on which the error or problem appeared. You can telephone us, but doing so will not preserve your
rights.
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We will acknowledge your letter within 30 days. Within 90 days, we will either correct the error or explain why we believe the monthly statement was correct.
If we determine the monthly statement was not correct, we will credit the disputed amount along with any associated interest charges. While under
investigation, you will continue to see the disputed amount on your monthly statement; however, you do not have to pay any disputed amount or the interest
charges that apply to it. Even though payments are not required on a reverse mortgage, by law, you are still required to meet all obligations as outlined in
your Notes, Security Instruments and Loan Agreement. This includes paying your property taxes and insurance premiums.
H. CREDIT INFORMATION
Regular monthly installment payments are not required on this loan unless you have a repayment plan for a delinquent account. However, you have the
obligation to pay your property taxes and insurance premiums. The loan must be repaid in full in one payment if your loan has been called "Due and
Payable". Payments may be made by check, money order or wired funds, payable in U.S. Dollars. Do not send cash. Payments must be mailed to the
address listed on the bottom of this monthly statement. Payments are allocated as described in your Note.
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Termination of the Gillespie Family Living Trust Agreement Dated February 10,1997
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MARION
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AFFIDAVIT
BEFORE ME, this day personally appeared NEIL J. GILLESPIE, who upon being duly
sworn deposed upon oath as follows:
1.
My name is Neil J. Gillespie. I am over eighteen years of age. This affidavit is given on
I am sole Trustee of the Gillespie Family Living Trust Agreement Dated February 10,
My Florida residential homestead property is the sole asset of the Trust, property address
8092 SW 115th Loop, Ocala, Florida 34481, Marion County, Florida, (the "property") where I
have lived in the property continuously and uninterruptedly since February 9, 2005, Tax ID No.
7013-007-001, legal description:
Lot(s) 1, Block G, OAK RUN WOODSIDE TRACT, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page(s) 106 through 112, inclusive of the Public Records of
Marion County, Florida.
4.
Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I transferred
Pursuant to my authority as Trustee of the Trust, and acting in that capacity, I hereby
terminate the Trust as provided by Fla. Stat. 736.0414, and Article V, the Trust. The total fair
market value of the assets of the Trust is zero. The Trust served its intended purpose of
transferring the property to the beneficiary without going through probate.
6.
After notice to the qualified beneficiaries, the trustee of a trust consisting of trust property
having a total value less than $50,000 may terminate the trust if the trustee concludes that the
value of the trust property is insufficient to justify the cost of administration.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT,
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, this 2nd day of February, 2015,
'FL-bL
as
identification and states that he is the person who made this affidavit and that its contents are
truthful to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
(SEAL)
of Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ----.2J_'2,_:.r~,_)S
Plaintiff,
vs.
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AFFIDAVIT OF NEIL J. GILLESPIE - DEFENSES AND CLAIMS IN RECOUPMENT
Section 673.4051(1)(a), Fla. Stat. lack of legal capacity of the borrower
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MARION
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AFFIDAVIT
BEFORE ME, this day personally appeared NEIL J. GILLESPIE, who upon being duly
sworn deposed upon oath as follows:
1.
My name is Neil J. Gillespie. I am over eighteen years of age. This affidavit is given on
I have resided at 8092 SW 115th Loop, Ocala, Marion County, Florida ("the property")
continuously and uninterruptedly since February 9, 2005. On November 17, 2009 I applied for
and received the homestead tax exemption as to the property, that 7013-007-001 is the tax
identification parcel number of this property, which is exempt from levy and execution under
Section 4, Article X of the Florida State Constitution, for the following described property:
Lot(s) 1, Block G, OAK RUN WOODSIDE TRACT, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page(s) 106 through 112, inclusive of the Public Records of
Marion County, Florida.
3.
alleges at paragraph 4:
Plaintiff is entitled to enforce the Note and Mortgage, pursuant to F.S. 673.3011, as the
owner and holder of an instrument.
4.
Section 673.3051, Florida Statutes, provides for defenses and claims in recoupment.
Subpart (1)(a)2. provides a defense for "lack of legal capacity, or illegality of the transaction
which, under other law, nullifies the obligation of the obligor;"
Section 673.3051, Florida Statutes, defenses and claims in recoupment.
(1) Except as stated in subsection (2), the right to enforce the obligation of a party to pay
an instrument is subject to:
(a) A defense of the obligor based on:
2. Duress, lack of legal capacity, or illegality of the transaction which, under other law,
nullifies the obligation of the obligor;
5.
I am the eldest son of Penelope Marie Gillespie who died September 16, 2009.
6.
The death certificate for Ms. G-illespie issued September 23, 2009 for the state of Texas
shows dementia was the immediate cause of death. No other cause of death is shown.
7.
Ms. Gillespie lacked capacity individually on June 5, 2008 to make any financial
Ms. Gillespie lacked capacity as Grantor Trustee on June 5, 2008 to manage or bind in
contract the Gillespie Family Living Trust Agreement Dated February 10, 1997, due to
Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia.
9.
I was Ms. G'illespie's primary caregiver. I was power of attorney for Ms. Gillespie,
healthcare surrogate, living will proxy, personal representative (alternative) in the Last Will and
Testament of Ms. Gillespie, and personal representative under Fla. Stat. 198.01(2).
Section 673.4051 (1)(a), Fla. Stat. lack of legal capacity of the borrower
11.
Ms. Gillespie was a patient of Dr. Gregory J. Howell, M.D., Neurologist, Ocala
Neurodiagnostic Center, Windsor Oaks Medical Park, Bldg 400, 1901 S.E. 18th Avenue, Ocala,
Florida 34471, Noverrlber 1,2005 through the close of his practice December 12,2006.
12.
On May 8, 2006 Dr. Howell wrote to Dr. Christopher Grainger, Ms. Gillespie's primary
care doctor, that she was being treated for Alzheimer's dementia, and she was not competent to
make any financial decisions:
"I have been treating the patient for Alzheimer's dementia..." and "It is my impression
that the patient has moderate Alzheimer's and is not competent to give things away or
make any financial decisions..."
The letter of Dr. Howell dated May 8, 2006 is attached.
13.
On September 4, 2008 Dr. Jay J. Rubin, M.D wrote to Dr. Granger about Ms. Gillespie's
participation in a research study. Dr. Rubin diagnosed Ms. Gillespie with moderate dementia
consistent with Alzheimer's disease, currently treated with Aricept and Namenda. Dr. Rubin noted in
his Neurological Examination that "She is disoriented and certainly confused." The letter is attached.
14.
(FHA) "reverse" mortgage program administered by the Secretary, United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (Secretary or HUD) to enable home owners over 62 years old
access the subject home's equity. A HECM reverse mortgage is governed by federal law:
12 U.S.C. 1715z-20 - Insurance of home equity conversion mortgages for elderly
homeowners; and 24 CFR Part 206 - Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Insurance
15.
A HECM reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan, and the lender has no further means to
collect the debt beyond the terms of the original documents. The accounts in this case include:
Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Case Number: 091-4405741
16.
On April 22, 2008 I attended a telephonic HECM counseling session with Ms. Gillespie,
and Susan Gray, a HUD approved HECM counselor. The counseling session did not comply
with HECM rules. Ms. Gillespie was not able to answer questions showing she understood a
reverse mortgage. A transcript of the counseling session shows Ms. Gillespie did not actively
participate in the call or the counseling. Ms. Gray did not ask Ms. Gillespie to "successfully
answer five of the ten review questions" or make other effort to determine if she understood
basic information about reverse mortgages, which was impossible due to Alzheimer's disease,
but required under 12 USC 1715z-20(f) Counseling services and information for mortgagors.
Therefore Ms. Gray should not have issued the certificate to Ms. Gillespie, but she did anyway.
17.
Ms. Gillespie had Alzheimer's disease and dementia and lacked capacity at the time of
the HECM counseling session April 22, 2008. Ms. Gillespie lacked capacity at the time of the
HECM loan closing June 5, 2008. Elizabeth "Liz" Baize of the Ocala office of The Park Avenue
Bank was the HECM loan originator. I told Ms. Baize that Penelope Gillespie had Alzheimer's
disease early in the origination process. Ms. Baize's only concern was whether a guardianship
was in place for Ms. Gillespie. There was no guardianship.
18.
Liz Baize did not require anyone to act as power of attorney for Ms. Gillespie. Instead,
the bank had me and Mark Gillespie added to the quit-claim deed along with Ms. G-illespie, and
required us all to sign the HECM Notes and HECM Mortgages. When the HECM closed June 5,
2008, Penelope Gillespie age 77 was the only person age 62 or older qualified to be a HECM
borrower. I was age 52. Mark Gillespie was age 49.
19.
At all times pertinent to this HECM, Ms. Gillespie was not competent and suffered from
20.
At all times pertinent to this HECM, the lender and lender parties knew or should have
known Ms. Gillespie was not competent and suffered from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Charles J. Thomas, a New York Supreme Court Judge, voided a reverse mortgage and its
21.
subsequent refinancing on the grounds that the borrower's mental illness made her unable to
understand the reverse mortgage. The Order and a related news story are attached.
Matter of Doar (Brunson) 2009 NY Slip Op 29549 [28 Misc 3d 759] December 18, 2009
Thomas, J. Supreme Court, Queens County Published by New York State Law Reporting
Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law 431. As corrected through Thursday, October 7,2010.
Appellate Division continued to require that a mortgagee have knowledge of the
mortgagor's incapacity before the contract which is otherwise voidable could be voided.
In order to void a contract which is voidable because of incapacity, the mortgagor must
establish that the mortgagee had knowledge of the "incapacity and were ... not bona fide
mortgagees for value." (See Weisberg v DeMeo, 254 AD2d 351, 351 [1998].)
Under these circumstances, the court finds that Hermina Brunson was incapable of
understanding the agreements that she signed on April 21, 2003 and that Financial
Freedom is charged with the responsibility to determine, and was in a position to know of
her incapacity. Therefore, the court finds the mortgages on June 20, 2003 void.
22.
Therefore this HECM is void or voidable because the mortgagee had knowledge of the
"incapacity and were ... not bona fide mortgagees for value."
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT,
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me, this 2nd day of February, 2015,
by Neil J. Gillespie, who is personally known to me, or who has produced
as
identification and states that he is the person who made this affidavit and that its contents are
truthful to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
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I have been treating the patient for Alzheimer's dementia, which Is moderate. She is on both AricepJ1 Omg a day
and Namenda 10mg b.i.d. along with her other medications, which include Dlovan for hYPertenslorl. Digoxin for
her heart. Nitroglycerine, Nu-iron for anemia, va,rjous vitamins, and Aspirin.
I,
It is my Impression that the patient has moderate AlzheJmers and Is not competent to give things a ay or make
any financial decisions and needs Power of Attorney or legaJ guardian to look after her bills and- t8k care of her
and make sure that she doesn't give away items or her money to inappropriate people.
The patient's other medications right now include Metoprolol, Oynacirc, Coumadin, Lasix. Spiron actone, Nu
iron, centrum SHver. 812. and some prn Nitroglycerine.
The patient's blood pressure today was 110/64 in the right arm and 82/50 in the left arm. 'She as no focal
deficits.
She is to come back and see me for follow up In six months.
SincerelYt
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NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
Jay J. RUbin, M,D.. , P.A.. Anette V. Nieves, M.D. Anna Y. Khanna, M.. D.
Specializing in Neurological, Neuromuscular, Movement, Sleep, and Cerebrovascular Disorders
Florida Professional Park
2685 SW 32~d Place
Ocala, Fl34474
(352) 732-9643
(352) 732-2243 fax
NeuroHealthinc.com
September 4, 2008
Re:
Chart #: 56021
Penelope M. Gillespie
Dear Christopher:
Thank you for requesting a neurological consu1tation regarding this 77-year-old female with Alzheimer's disease.
Mrs. Gillespie is accompanied by her son who is a very good historian. He also provided a nicely printed list
regarding her current medications.
History of Present Illness: Mrs. Gillespie has a history of progressive short-term memory impairment culminating
with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease made by Dr. A. Singh in 2004. She was placed on Namenda and then
evaluated neurologically by Dr. Howell and treated with Aricepl In 2007, Aricept was stopped for eighteen days
whereupon her memory worsened. Mrs. GiJJespie stopped driving in 2004. Her son cooks and manages her
medications. She generally eats and sleeps well, sleeping about eight to ten hours a day on the average, and she
infrequently awakens during the night. She wears Depends for incontinence and for occasional diarrhea. She has
some episodes of increased confusion but no hallucinations. Generally, her disposition is very good and she is
quite cooperative.
More recently. she has been under the care of Dr. Gaya, but her son expressed an interest in the Alzheimer's
Investigational Study. Her son indicates that Mrs. Gillespie has had more confusion this year. For example, she
often does not seem to realize that her son Jives with her.
Your evaluation inclUded a head CT scan in 12/07 at Advanced Imaging Center that showed an old appearing right
frontoparietal cortical stroke and atrophy. She had a normal TSH and 812 level in 06/08. Her creatinine has
gradually been elevated and was 1.98 in July.
Past Medical/Surgical History: Is noteworthy for atrial fibrillation mitral valve regurgitation, Alzheimer's disease,
TIA. hypertension and irritable bowel syndrome. She is sIp bilateral total knee arthroplasty (in 1998 and 2000).
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Current Medications: Namenda 10 mg bid (began in 2004), Aricept 10 mg q a.m. (began in 2005). Furosemide
20 mg qd, Spironolactone 25 mg qd, Coumadin. Ni1roglycerin 0.4 mg pm, multivitamins, vitamins 86 & 812,
Imodium AD pm, and Tylenol pm. She is not to take Advil Aleve. Motrin or Ibuprofen.
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Family History: Her mother died at 83 years of age from a stroke. Her father died at 60 years of age with
myocardial infarction. Her brother is age 82 and her sister is age 79, both with heart disease. Her maternal
Review of Systems: Is noteworthy for weakness, fatigue. hypertension, occasional chest pains, irregular
heartbeat, daytime sleepiness, nocturia, back pain, pain with walking about half a block. confusion, and chronic
anxiety, but there is no history of depression according to Mrs. Gillespie or her son. Complete ROS is available in
the chart and I reviewed this with Mrs. Gillespie.
NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION: Blood pressure is 120/80. Pulse 80 with slight irregularity. Height 5'5". Weight
157 Ibs. She is right-handed. Mrs. Gillespie appears short-stature, pleasant, cooperative, comfortable, and with a
somewhat flattened affectf and with mild bradykinesia. Chest is clear. Heart rate is frequently irregular. No heart
murmur or carotid bruits are present. She is disoriented and certainly confused. She recalled 0/3 objects in five
minutes with poor visual spatial skills. She scores 17/30 on the Mini-Mental Status Examination. HEENT: PERRL.
FuJI visual fields and extraocular movements but with decreased smooth pursuit. Normal grimace. hearing.
elevation of palate, shrug and tongue movements. There is mUd atrophy present in the distal lower extremities but
strength is normal throughout. Sensation is only decreased to vibration in the toes. Normal coordination and gait.
Deep tendon reflexes are diminished throughout but symmetrical. Babinski sign is present bilaterally but no
spasticity is present.
DIAGNOSES:
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2.
Moderate dementia consistent with Alzheimer's disease, currently treated with Aricept and Namenda.
History of right frontoparietal cortical stroke probably occurring two years ago by history and by head CT
scan.
3.
RECOMMENDATIONS/PLAN: I revIewed the findings, diagnoses and treatment options with Mrs. Gillespie's son.
He is very intelligent. supportive and provides many documents including a detailed list of all of her tests and
procedures between 10/05 and 07/08. Her son expresses much interest in helping his mother participate in a ~'
research study. Therefore, this is being discussed. If she is a candidate, she will be screened for the study and if
her son is interested, then we will pursue appropriate treatment. Otherwise, I am going to recommend continued
current medications. We will also schedule a return appointment for Mrs. Gillespie and I look forward to follOWing
her along.
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It was a pleasure seeing this delightful lady today and I also appreciate the helpful records you prOVided.
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In a ruling last month, Charles J. Thomas, a New York Supreme Court Judge voided a reverse
mortgage and its subsequent refinancing on the grounds that the borrowers mental illness made her
unable to understand the reverse mortgage.
In the case, Matter of Doar, 31393/07 [1], the borrower, Ms. Hermina Brunson, took out a reverse
mortgage with Financial Freedom on her home in Queens for $300,000 in December of 2001,
refinancing for $375,000 in June of 2003.
However, at the time, Ms. Brunson was being treated for chronic paranoid schizophrenia. By the end
of 2001, her psychiatrist testified that Ms. Brunson was hearing voices, believed her neighbor was
trying to take her home away from her, and claimed that she no longer had the deed to the home.
Despite the counseling session lasting 45 minutes over the phone, the judge wrote that it was not
meant to be perfunctory or a mere rubber stamp of the banking or mortgage industry. It was
intended to secure that the rights of elderly homeowners were protected. The mortgagee is
entrusted with the responsibility of conducting an inquiry of the applicants understanding of the
mortgage agreement.
Judge Thomas continued, There is no evidence that Ms. Brunson understood the terms of the
mortgage or the Counseling Certificate that she signed on June 20, 2003. He faulted the counselor
for not unearthing the borrowers mental illness and her delusions regarding her home. Most
significantly for the industry, Judge Thomas ruled:
While the Certificate of Counseling is an indication that information was given to the
homeowners it is not dispositive of the issue of the mortgagors knowledge and
understanding of the implications of a reverse mortgage or that the National Housing
Act has been satisfied. That determination rests ultimately with the court.
As a result, the responsibility is on the lender to prove that the borrower understood the reverse
mortgage, regardless of whether or not they received a counseling certificate.
The judge further faulted the counseling process, noting that there was no evidence as to the
qualifications of the counselor, whether the counselor spoke to Ms. Brunson or only to her brother, if
Ms. Bunsons questions were answered, and what information the counselor provided.
While recent counseling reforms such as the qualification of the counselor addresses some of these
issues, this is still a situation that could be repeated today.
In the ruling, Financial Freedom was ordered to void the mortgage, but the Guardian of the borrower
is directed to reimburse Financial Freedom for monies paid out at the closing which includes taxes,
water charges, and the New York City Department of Social Services liens. It is unclear whether
Financial Freedom will appeal.
Matter of Doar, 31393/07 [1]
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