Opinion ID: 1537412
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Accuracy of statements

Text: [¶ 22] Rodney contends that the affidavit accompanying the motion for summary judgment on the complaint demonstrates that Peoples' records inconsistently report the amounts due on the loans. He further contends that on three of the loans, he and Constance were required to make interest payments only, which they did. [¶ 23] As to the summary judgment entered on its complaint, Peoples contends that Rodney failed to produce any documentary evidence setting forth a genuine issue of material fact regarding the amounts due on his loans. Peoples further contends that many of Rodney's statements are overly general and not presented in affidavit form because he does not aver personal knowledge. As a result, Peoples contends that Rodney has admitted the facts listed in its statement of material facts, which support the court's judgment. [¶ 24] As to the summary judgment entered on the counterclaim, Peoples contends that Rodney failed to show that there was a genuine issue for trial. According to Peoples, Rodney merely reproduced the evidence from the first motion and added random copies of account history on all the loans, all of which predate the Complaint for Foreclosure. [¶ 25] An affidavit submitted in opposition to a motion for summary judgment must show affirmatively that it is based on the affiant's personal knowledge. Bahre v. Liberty Group, Inc., 2000 ME 75, ¶ 12, 750 A.2d 558, 561 (citing M.R. Civ. P. 56(e)). If it is apparent from the content of an affidavit that the affiant had personal knowledge of the facts averred, the court will consider the affidavit and the documents attached to it. Casco N. Bank, N.A. v. Estate of Grosse, 657 A.2d 778, 781 (Me.1995). If a party fails to object to an improper affidavit as unsupported by the affiant's personal knowledge, the issue is not preserved for appellate review. Biette v. Scott Dugas Trucking & Excavating, Inc., 676 A.2d 490, 495 (Me.1996). [¶ 26] Peoples has failed to preserve this issue on appeal because, although it challenged the specificity and relevance of the statements and materials Rodney submitted, it did not raise the issue of his personal knowledge in the District Court. Even if the issue were preserved, however, Rodney's affidavit reveals that he had personal knowledge of his dealings with Peoples and of the documents that he submitted with his affidavit. [¶ 27] Nonetheless, Rodney has failed to produce evidence establishing the inaccuracy of Peoples' calculations, other than the clerical error in one notice of default, which Rodney does not contend was perpetuated in the judgment. He has failed to offer any comprehensive evidence of what he has paid or actually owes on the accounts. On this issue, the court did not err because Rodney failed to raise a genuine issue of material fact regarding the amount of damages. The entry is: Default judgment against Constance affirmed. Summary judgment on the complaint vacated as to the notes executed on August 30, 1994, and August 22, 1995, but in all other respects, affirmed. Summary judgment on the counterclaim vacated as to the breach of contract claim on the notes executed on August 30, 1994, and August 22, 1995, but in all other respects, affirmed. Remanded to the District Court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.