Foreclosure – Consent Judgment

By: Derek Hawkins//May 17, 2016//

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WI Court of Appeals: District III

Case Name: U.S. Bank, National Association et al v. Lore A. Hermes et al

Case No.: 2014AP2904

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Foreclosure – Consent Judgment

Lori Hermes, pro se, appeals an order denying her WIS. STAT. § 806.07 motion for relief from a foreclosure judgment granted in favor of Bank of America, N.A. and an order confirming the sheriff’s sale. Hermes argues Bank of America fraudulently obtained the foreclosure of her property and further contends that a consent judgment in a federal case required Bank of America to cease the foreclosure action. Hermes alternatively argues Bank of America agreed to cease the foreclosure action as part of a private settlement with Hermes. Finally, Hermes asserts the circuit court “did not act impartially” in this matter. For the reasons stated below, we reject Hermes’s arguments and affirm the orders.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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