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Ferguson 2d Dist 6-1-11 | Deed Of Trust (Real Estate) | Foreclosure
Ferguson 2d Dist 6-1-11
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SUSAN L. FERGUSON et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. AVELO MORTGAGE, LLC, Defendant and Respondent.
B223447 (Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. EC049118)
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, David S. Milton, Judge. Affirmed. Susan L. Ferguson, in pro. per, and for Plaintiffs and Appellants. McCarthy & Holthus, James M. Hester, Sasan Mirkarimi; and Melissa Coutts for Defendant and Respondent. _________________________________________
Respondent.1 Huynh executed a promissory note. Ferguson and Brent V. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY In November 2006. appellants argue they need not plead tender because they are challenging the legality of the foreclosure sale. We do not agree. Huynh executed a deed of trust to secure a $600. Barry. not a procedural irregularity. The trial court sustained respondent‟s demurrer without leave to amend and dismissed appellants‟ suit. Appellants sued respondent to quiet title. Prior to the assignment. California. Huynh executed a grant deed to the Huynh Fairview Trust. The deed of trust named New Century as the lender. Respondent demurred. Huynh executed a quitclaim deed in favor of appellants. Avelo Mortgage. appears here in propria persona and as counsel for her co-appellant Brent Barry. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS). 1 Susan Ferguson. and First American Title as the trustee. Susan L. 2 . In June 2007. Appellants. an attorney. Subsequently. On appeal.Joseph Huynh obtained a loan to purchase a house. was assigned the beneficial interest under the deed of trust by the original beneficiary. The deed of trust empowered the trustee with the power of sale. Quality then initiated a nonjudicial foreclosure proceeding against Huynh and respondent purchased the house at a trustee sale. arguing that appellants must plead tender of the full amount due on the original purchase loan before seeking to vacate the foreclosure sale. MERS as lender‟s nominee and beneficiary under the deed of trust. LLC. Huynh purchased a house (the property) in Burbank. with Trust Holding Service Company (THS) as trustee. secured by a deed of trust on the house. Appellants were tenants at the time of the purchase.000 loan from New Century Mortgage Corporation (New Century) in order to purchase the property. were tenants at the time of the purchase. respondent executed a substitution of trustee replacing the original trustee with Quality Loan Service Corporation (Quality).
2007. and therefore. The trial court sustained the demurrer without leave to amend. The next day. MERS assigned all beneficial interest under the deed of trust to respondent. 2007. Huynh executed a quitclaim deed on the property. asserting that appellants failed to state a cause of action because neither they nor Huynh tendered the full amount due on the loan. replacing First American Title with Quality. Quality conducted a nonjudicial foreclosure sale and respondent subsequently purchased the property in July 2008 for $400. 2007 substitution of trustee was not recorded until November 9. 2007. Quality recorded an election to sell under the deed of trust. 2009. The court rejected this argument. On October 8. This timely appeal followed. Huynh made no loan payments and Quality executed and delivered a notice of trustee sale on November 4. The August 2.65.On August 2. 2007. 2007. The sale deed was recorded. indicating that the amount of unpaid debt plus costs was $663. Of these. and therefore. Respondent demurred. recorded a notice of default against Huynh for failing to make payments due on the loan. appellants must plead tender before seeking to set aside the foreclosure sale. 2 2 Respondent also demurred on the ground that appellants could not sufficiently plead a quite title action because the July 2008 trustee sale terminated Huynh‟s interest in the property. The assignment was recorded on August 30. the July 2009 quitclaim deed did not transfer any interest in the property to appellants. Meanwhile. Huynh did not object to the foreclosure. 2009. On the same day. The quitclaim deed was recorded on July 1.000.128. They also sued Huynh for fraud and THS and 10 Doe defendants for rent skimming. 2007. An order of dismissal was entered by the court on May 4. 2009. On June 27. holding that appellants‟ quiet title action is based on a claim that the foreclosure was wrongful. On August 22. only respondent is a party in this appeal. The notice of sale was recorded on November 9. appellants brought an action against respondent to quiet title. respondent executed a substitution of trustee. Quality. as an agent of the beneficiary under the deed of trust. 2010. finding that appellants sufficiently pleaded a quiet title action by generally alleging they were the owner in possession of the property and that respondent claims an adverse interest without right 3 . in favor of appellants.
) An order of dismissal is a judgment for all intents and purposes. (2001) 94 Cal.) In doing so. reading it as a whole and viewing its parts in context. the notice of default. we give the complaint a reasonable interpretation. Respondent presents the same argument on appeal. and therefore.App. II When a demurrer is sustained by a trial court on the basis of a failure to state a cause of action. (Ibid. Hurlbert (1940) 38 Cal. see also Kroeker v. (Balikov v.. 381.) 3 because it does not have any legal or equitable interest in the property. adverse to plaintiff. (See Gray v.2d 261. 1126.App. 197.) 3 Respondent asked the trial court to take judicial notice of several documents including the deed of trust. and the trustee‟s deed upon sale. (In re Sheila B.4th 187.) If no liability exists as a matter of law.4th 816. Proc. contains every element of complaint to quiet title].DISCUSSION I Respondent argues this appeal is premature because the trial court entered an order of dismissal but did not enter a formal judgment. Both parties included the documents in their respective appendixes and cite them in their 4 .1). We agree with the trial court‟s ruling. 6.4th 1.) We treat the trial court‟s order of dismissal as an appealable order and refer to it as such throughout our opinion. Walker (1910) 157 Cal. an appeal may be taken from a judgment (Code Civ.4th 1112. we review the allegations de novo to determine whether the complaint states facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action under any legal theory. is generally appealable. the substitution of trustee. the assignment of the deed of trust to respondent. Generally. that defendant claims an interest therein. § 904. (Zelig v.) Relevant matters that were properly the subject of judicial notice may be treated as having been pled.App. which is a “final determination of the rights of the parties in an action or proceeding. the notice of sale.. and that such claim is without right. 265 [defendant‟s claim is sufficiently alleged in general terms without specifying the nature of the claim].” (Code Civ. (1993) 19 Cal. 819. Proc. County of Los Angeles (2002) 27 Cal. Gas Co. the order sustaining the demurrer is affirmed. (Evans v. 384-385 [complaint alleging plaintiff is owner and in possession of certain land. Southern Cal. § 577. City of Berkeley (2006) 38 Cal.
a nonjudicial foreclosure sale is presumed to have been conducted regularly and fairly.App. irregularities in a nonjudicial trustee‟s sale may be grounds for setting it aside if they are prejudicial to the party challenging the sale.) The power of sale in a deed of trust allows a beneficiary recourse to the security without the necessity of a judicial action.) Absent any evidence to the contrary.) To bring an action to quiet title a plaintiff must allege he or she has paid any debt owed on the property. 700 [“„In order to challenge the sale successfully there must be evidence of a failure to comply with the procedural requirements for the foreclosure sale argument. even when no request to amend the pleading was made. see also Schifando v. . . [¶] (c) The adverse claims to the title of the plaintiff against which a determination is sought. [¶] (d) The date as of which the determination is sought. Kirwan (1985) 39 Cal. see also Angell v. [¶] (b) The title of the plaintiff as to which a determination under this chapter is sought and the basis of the title. 1249. City of Los Angeles (2003) 31 Cal. Code. Jensen (2001) 88 Cal.”]. § 472c. .020. (Shimpones v. The burden is on the plaintiff to demonstrate that reasonable possibility. as here. . [¶] (e) A prayer for the determination of the title of the plaintiff against the adverse claims. (See Lo v.. Superior Court (1999) 73 Cal. (2005) 127 Cal. 1081.4th 1074. appellants sought to quiet title against respondents and set aside the trustee sale at which respondents purchased the property. § 2924. . Proc.Where. 649 [“[A] mortgagor cannot quiet his title against the mortgagee without paying the debt secured.” (Code Civ.4th 1238. In order to state a viable cause of action for quiet title. (Code Civ.. We assume that the documents were properly before the trial court and we consider them here. we decide whether there is a reasonable possibility that the defect can be cured by amendment. a complaint must include: “(a) A description of the property that is the subject of the action.4th 1093. (a). . D & I Investment. (Blank v. Proc. (See Melendrez v.) In doing so. Stickney (1934) 219 Cal. .App.App. we also review the decision to deny leave to amend under the abuse of discretion standard.4th 691.) However.3d 311. 318. Inc.) Here. subd. a demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. § 761. 1097-1098. . (Civ. 5 . . 637.
that caused prejudice to the person attacking the sale. 55 Cal.App. “„if the [plaintiff‟s] action attacks the validity of the underlying debt. a tender may not be required where it would be inequitable to do so.) Appellants contend they are not challenging irregularities in the foreclosure proceeding. supra. subsequent sale by former trustee is void.4th 413. Summary of Cal.App. Law (10th ed.” (Arnolds Management Corp. not merely voidable.4th at p.3d at p. Jensen. “[i]t is settled that an action to set aside a trustee‟s sale for irregularities in sale notice or procedure should be accompanied by an offer to pay the full amount of the debt for which the property was security. 286-287.”].) Specifically. they argue that respondent is not the holder of the underlying promissory note and therefore cannot invoke the tender rule against them.App. 424. On appeal.) Setting aside a nonjudicial foreclosure sale is an equitable remedy. (Lo v. 88 Cal.App.App. Eischen. § 6.) However. 578-579. 1098 [“A debtor may apply to a court of equity to set aside a trust deed foreclosure on allegations of unfairness or irregularity that. 578. appellants contend that whether respondent holds the promissory note is a factual dispute. mean that it is appropriate to invalidate the sale.4th 868. see also FPCI RE-HAB 01 v. 876-878 [when new trustee has been substituted. Rather. 1022 [rationale behind tender rule is that irregularities in foreclosure sale do not damage plaintiff where plaintiff could not redeem property had sale procedures been proper]. coupled with the inadequacy of price obtained at the sale. see also Dimock v. 2005) Equity. appellants alleged that New Century remains in possession of the promissory note and that appellants owe no obligation to respondent.3d 1018. 158 Cal.App. (See Arnolds Management Corp. Ltd. (1989) 207 Cal. Eischen (1984) 158 Cal.4th at p. (See Onofrio v.) A court will not grant equitable relief to a plaintiff unless the plaintiff does equity. pp. a tender is not required since it would constitute an affirmation of the debt.) Thus. and no tender needed to set aside sale]. see also 13 Witkin. Emerald Properties (2000) 81 Cal.”‟ (Onofrio v. In their complaint.‟”]. 424. Rice (1997) 55 Cal. supra.App. E & G Investments.3d 575. v. and sustaining respondent‟s demurrer presupposes that respondent has authority to enforce the loan 6 . Rice. v. supra.
S. in its capacity as nominee. 785.W. see also In re Agard (Bankr. 10. N. Cal. there is no evidence that MERS.App. a national electronic registry that tracks the transfer of ownership interests and servicing rights in mortgage loans. E. (See US Bank.) Appellants cite two federal cases for the proposition that MERS. absent evidence of an explicit authorization from the original lender.‟” (Gomes v. which was acting as a nominee of New Century. MERS is listed as the grantee in the official records maintained at county register of deeds offices. Countrywide Home Loans. 2008.Y. MERS becomes the mortgagee of record for participating members through assignment of the members‟ interests to MERS. 1151 (Gomes v. LEXIS 488.Sup. as well as the servicing rights to the mortgages. Dist. The lenders retain the promissory notes. 2010) 897 N.D. Nebraska Dept. as the nominee of the lender under a deed of trust. v. They assert that while MERS had the authority to transfer its beneficial interest under the deed of trust. No. Inc.2d 784. Inc. Inc.4th 1149. No. Hillery (N. Dec. does not possess the underlying promissory note and cannot assign it. C-08-4357) 2008 U. The role of MERS is central to the issues in this appeal. LEXIS 100056. Flynn (N. confers good title to the 7 .) Not all courts agree on this issue and appellants do not distinguish nor address other cases that have upheld MERS‟s ability to assign a mortgage.A. 859 [assignee of MERS has standing to initiate foreclosure proceeding because where “an entity such as MERS is identified in the mortgage indenture as the nominee of the lender and as the mortgagee of record and the mortgage indenture confers upon such nominee all of the powers of such lender. v. MERS is compensated for its services through fees charged to participating MERS members. (2011) 192 Cal. v.Y. a written assignment of the note and mortgage by MERS. Countrywide).obligation. of Banking & Finance (Neb.Y. 2011. held the promissory note and was authorized to assign the note itself to respondent. 9.2d 855. 2005) 704 N. quoting Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems.S. 10-77338-reg) 2011 Bankr. Feb. Through the MERS System. “„MERS is a private corporation that administers the MERS System.D. N. its successors and assigns. The lenders can then sell these interests to investors without having to record the transaction in the public record. (See Saxon Mortgage Services.
App. 192 Cal. App. LEXIS 491 at pp. (Ibid.) On appeal. 1152.) Nonetheless.App. (Ala. The court found that the “deed of trust 8 . No. He executed a promissory note secured by a deed of trust naming KB Home as the lender and MERS as KB Home‟s nominee and beneficiary under the deed of trust. at p. finding that Gomes could not seek judicial intervention in a nonjudicial foreclosure before the foreclosure has been completed. The trial court sustained the demurrer without leave to amend. Countrywide. (Gomes v. Civ. In Gomes v. (Id.4th at p. (Gomes v. Attached was a declaration signed by Countrywide Home Loans.) The deed of trust contained a provision granting MERS the power to foreclose and sell the property in the event of a default. supra.assignee and is not defective for lack of an ownership interest in the note at the time of the assignment”].4th 1149. App. the court affirmed the order. arguing. 192 Cal.A. Countrywide.) Gomes filed suit against Countrywide Home Loans. Sep.4th at p. N. (Ibid.) Gomes defaulted on his payments and was mailed a notice of default by ReconTrust. Countrywide. the appellate court reached the merits of Gomes‟s claim as an independent ground for affirming the order sustaining the demurrer. ReconTrust and MERS for wrongful initiation of foreclosure. that Gomes was required to plead tender to maintain a cause of action for wrongful foreclosure and that the terms of the deed of trust authorized MERS to initiate a foreclosure proceeding. and the cases cited by appellants are in direct conflict with persuasive California case law. supra. plaintiff Gomes obtained a loan from KB Home Mortgage Company (KB Home) to finance a real estate purchase. 1151. 18. (Ibid. alleging MERS did not have authority to initiate the foreclosure because it did not possess the note and was not authorized by its current owner to proceed with foreclosure. 1154. see also Crum v. supra. among other things. 2009. *6-7. 192 Cal. 2080110) 2009 Ala.App.) We are not bound by federal district and bankruptcy court decisions. Civ. which identified itself as an agent for MERS. LaSalle Bank.) Defendants demurred. The court rejected Gomes‟s argument that MERS lacked authority to initiate the foreclosure procedure because the deed of trust explicitly provided MERS with the authority to do so. acting as the loan servicer.
including. Kesler (Kan.D.) Citing decisions from other jurisdictions. *3. at p. at pp. appellants offered In re Walker (Bankr. at p. it does 4 4 Appellants explicitly conceded this point in their reply brief on appeal. He executed a promissory note secured by a deed of trust naming Bayrock as the lender and MERS as Bayrock‟s nominee. if necessary to comply with law or custom.3d 158. with which we agree. and therefore had no interest in the mortgage to assign. respondent had the same authority to initiate foreclosure proceedings.” Appellants concede that MERS had the authority to assign its beneficial interest to respondent. and to take any action required of Lender including. finding that Citibank had no interest in the mortgage because MERS. had no authority to assign the note to Citibank. E. (Ibid. Countrywide. *6.) Thus. MERS then assigned its interest to Citibank. to assert that MERS did not have authority to assign the mortgage without holding the promissory note. supra. Countrywide did not address the tender issue.) Even if we interpret In re Walker to mean that MERS had no beneficial interest to assign to respondent. (Id. see also Landmark National Bank v. LEXIS 3781. 1021656-E-11) 2010 Bankr. In that case. May 20. *5-6. 167 [in a mortgage foreclosure action. the right to foreclose and sell the Property. but not limited to.App.” (Id. trial court did not abuse discretion by denying MERS motion to set aside default judgment because MERS was not a necessary party since the deed of trust did not give MERS any cognizable interest in the property]. at p. Countrywide. (Id. And while Gomes v. No. 1157.) Just as in Gomes v. this argument was explicitly rejected in Gomes v. Walker objected and the bankruptcy court sustained the objection. Gomes acknowledged MERS‟s authority to foreclose by entering into the deed of trust. Walker obtained a loan from Bayrock Mortgage Corporation (Bayrock) to finance a real estate purchase.contains no suggestion that the lender or its successors and assigns must provide Gomes with assurances that MERS is authorized to proceed with a foreclosure at the time it is initiated. Citibank asserted a claim against Walker for the outstanding mortgage. 9 . MERS (as nominee for Lender and Lender‟s successors and assigns) has the right: to exercise any or all of those interests. 2010.4th at pages 1155-1157.) During a bankruptcy proceeding. but not limited to. 2009) 216 P. the court also held MERS could not foreclose on the property because it did not own the underlying note. Cal. (Id. 192 Cal. as a mere nominee without the underlying note. releasing and canceling this Security Instrument. Accordingly. but. At oral argument. the deed of trust in this case specifically states: “Borrower understands and agrees that MERS holds only legal title to the interests granted by Borrower in this Security Instrument.
Countrywide Home Loans. C-09-4674 EDL) 2010 U. No. *21 [MERS. *13. see also Odinma v. § 10:39:10). No.Supp. . Mar. LEXIS 2037 at p. Cal. courts have invoked the tender rule despite arguments that MERS did not have the authority to assign its interest under the deed of trust without the promissory note. or (B) the holders of more than 50 percent of the record beneficial interest of a series of notes secured by the same real property or of undivided interests in a note secured by real property equivalent to a series transaction. see also Morgera v. 2010.S.) Appellants offer no authority. the trustee may be substituted by a “substitution executed and acknowledged by: (A) all of the beneficiaries under the trust deed. . Real Estate (3d ed. CV 10-2308 PSG) 2010 U.S. (See Lai v. Dist.‟” (Jensen v. 2010. or their successors in interest . Those courts have noted that “California law „does not require possession of the note as a precondition to [nonjudicial] foreclosure under a Deed of Trust. Inc. Aurora Loan Services (N. 2:09-cv-01476-MCE-GGH) 2010 U. in cases involving an assignment of a deed of trust from MERS to a third party.D. 11.) Moreover. exclusive of any notes or 10 . 26. state or federal.D. Cal. . Although California courts have not resolved this issue (see Miller & Starr. Cal. Dist. as nominee of lender. (E. even when the beneficiary is not the holder of the original promissory note. Aug. No.2d 1183. Cal.D. has authority to initiate nonjudicial foreclosure without underlying promissory note]. Quality initiated the foreclosure proceedings when it was not the trustee and therefore had no legal right to do so. Cal. Appellants also argue that respondent was not authorized to substitute Quality as the trustee prior to becoming the beneficiary under the deed of trust. (C. Quality Loan Service Corp. but cannot seek tender from a defaulting borrower attempting to set aside the foreclosure. LEXIS 97121. 2010. LEXIS 28347 at p. to support the legal loophole they claim for defaulting borrowers and their successors. Jan. 2010) 702 F. Dist. 1189. 2010) Deeds of Trust and Mortgages. 23. Quality Loan Service Corp.D. several federal district courts in this state have upheld a beneficiary‟s authority to initiate foreclosure proceedings and invoke the tender rule against a defaulting borrower.S. (E. Under a deed of trust.not follow that a beneficiary may initiate nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings under a deed of trust without the original promissory note.
subd. authority. § 2934a. provides: “If the substitution is effected after a notice of default has been recorded but prior to the recording of the notice of sale. in the manner provided in Section 2924b.” (Civ. or concurrently with.4th 579. Huynh had more than three months to satisfy his obligation before Quality executed a notice of sale. Thus. Quality‟s August 3. we conclude the substitution was recorded and notice was delivered in accordance with statutory requirements. the recording thereof. § 2934a.” Here. prior to. see also Dimock v.) We agree with appellants that respondent did not have the authority to execute a substitution of trustee until MERS assigned the deed of trust to it. 5 5 We note that the substitution of trustee was not recorded until November 9. 2007. Civil Code section 2934a.interests of a licensed real estate broker that is the issuer or servicer of the notes or interests or of any affiliate of that licensed real estate broker. Code. (a)(4) [“From the time the substitution is filed for record. 2007. 11 . duties. and title granted and delegated to the trustee named in the deed of trust. after the notice of sale was executed and delivered. notice of the substitution of trustee was mailed to Huynh and the trustee of record on November 7. Code. Quality then completed the foreclosure in July 2008. Nonetheless. 583. The substitution of trustee was effective when respondent became the beneficiary under the deed of trust and when the substitution was recorded on November 9. 2007. Thus. the beneficiary or beneficiaries or their authorized agents shall cause a copy of the substitution to be mailed. notice of default was defective. (See Pro Value Properties. long after its substitution as trustee took effect. the notice of sale was valid. An affidavit shall be attached to the substitution that notice has been given to those persons and in the manner required by this subdivision. subd. v.App. (a)(1). Inc. but on the same day the notice of sale was recorded.) Thus. (2009) 170 Cal. Quality Loan Service Corp. This situation is distinct from other cases that have voided a nonjudicial foreclosure sale when a party other than the trustee initiated the proceeding and completed the sale without having been substituted in as the trustee. to the trustee then of record and to all persons to whom a copy of the notice of default would be required to be mailed by the provisions of Section 2924b. the new trustee shall succeed to all the powers. (Civ. 2007. subdivision (c).”]. An affidavit was attached to the substitution on the same day.
” [Citation. III Finally. They allege in their complaint that they made an offer to purchase the property from respondent. (Blank v. legal or equitable]. are not the party at fault for the outstanding loan. 239 [quitclaim deed passes whatever interest or right grantor possesses.) They are required to “„“show in what manner [they] can amend [their] complaint and how that amendment will change the legal effect of [their] pleading. they contend that they alleged a previous tender offer that was rejected by respondent. Appellants also argue that they need not do equity in order to set aside the foreclosure sale because they were not the original borrowers of the loan. (See City of Manhattan Beach v. 876-878 [foreclosure sale void where original trustee completed foreclosure sale after being replaced by new trustee].4th 232.) Allowing them to circumvent the tender rule would render a windfall to them and leave a valid loan obligation unsatisfied. Appellants have not and do not argue that they offered tender in either of their appeal briefs.App.) The trial court found appellants‟ complaint defective because it did not plead a tender. Appellants argue that their proposal to purchase the property was effectively an offer to tender the amount due on the loan. .4th 1. 8.Emerald Properties. 318. Superior Court (1996) 13 Cal. purchase it for approximately $800.App. Rather.) Appellants offer no authority for the proposition that the defective nature of the initial notice of default corrupted all subsequent steps in the nonjudicial foreclosure proceeding such that the sale was void. Appellants stand in the shoes of Huynh by the quitclaim deed. but were rejected unless they agreed to vacate the property for 10 days.3d. We disagree. 39 Cal. not merely voidable. and because respondent rejected 12 . Rangel (1999) 73 Cal.]‟” (Palm Springs Tennis Club v.000.4th at pp. . the only basis for their having any standing at all. It is appellants‟ burden to establish a reasonable possibility that the defect in their complaint can be cured by amendment. Kirwan. we turn to whether the trial court abused its discretion in sustaining respondent‟s demurrer without leave to amend. . at p. supra. supra. and thus. and then move back onto the property. 81 Cal.
supra. Code. 8. Appellants have not addressed any of these issues on appeal. because appellants have “made no attempt to indicate how the complaint may have been amended to state a cause of action” they have “failed to establish that the trial court abused its discretion. Code.000 asking price represented the value of the loan at the time appellants offered to purchase the property. Civil Code section 1512 provides: “If the performance of an obligation be prevented by the creditor.4th at p. well above the $400. § 1494) and offer full performance to be valid (Civ.” Appellants‟ offer to buy the property from respondent does not constitute tender because there is no allegation that it was done with the intent to extinguish the obligation.the proposal.” (Palm Springs Tennis Club v. Finally. it should be estopped from invoking the tender rule now. the debtor is entitled to all the benefits which he would have obtained if it had been performed by both parties. Therefore. The trial court did not address this allegation in its adopted tentative opinion. the record shows that the amount remaining on the loan at the time of the trustee sale was over $600. Rangel. § 1485. thus providing no indication that they offered full performance. A tender is an offer of performance made with the intent to extinguish the obligation. Code.) It must be unconditional (Civ. the burden is on appellants to plead facts showing the price was excessive. Appellants did not plead how much they offered to purchase the property.000 respondent paid to purchase the property at the trustee sale. and instead concluded that no allegation of tender was made.) 13 . Moreover.App. 73 Cal.000. while there is no evidence that respondent‟s $800. § 1486). (Civ.
DISPOSITION The order of dismissal is affirmed. CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION EPSTEIN. MANELLA. 14 . P. J. J. We concur: WILLHITE. J. Respondents to have their costs on appeal.
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