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Jun 28, 2022disbarmentlegal ethicscode of professional responsibilityforged spareal estate fraudadministrative case
Disbarment for Deceitful Real Estate Dealings Using a Forged SPA
A lawyer who sold property using a forged special power of attorney was disbarred for violating the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Mortgagee in Bad Faith When Reliance on Forged SPA Nullifies Real Estate Mortgage
A mortgagee who relies on a forged SPA without verifying the owner's authority may be in bad faith, voiding the mortgage.
Mortgage Foreclosure Upholding Contractual Notice AND Loan Coverage Requirements
Supreme Court ruling on forged SPA in mortgage foreclosure, requiring lenders to verify authority and giving borrowers protection.