Fifth Third Mortgage Co. v. McElroy

Citations

• 206 N.E.3d 1
• 2023 Ohio 76

Syllabus

Foreclosure distribution of excess funds mechanics' lien legitimate lien valid lien sufficient evidence final appealable order and foreclosure order. The trial court abused its discretion when it granted a motion for distribution of excess funds from the foreclosure sale to a holder of a mechanics' lien without first holding a hearing or requiring the submission of evidence to prove the legitimacy of the lien. The matter is reversed and remanded and the trial court will conduct a hearing where the parties may introduce evidence and present arguments on the validity of the mechanics' lien.