Nevada Supreme Court, 2021

White Lantern Llc Vs. Ocwen Loan Serv., Llc

White Lantern Llc Vs. Ocwen Loan Serv., Llc
Nevada Supreme Court · Decided October 28, 2021

White Lantern Llc Vs. Ocwen Loan Serv., Llc

Opinion

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA

WHITE LANTERN LLC, No. 82849 Appellant, vs. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., FILED Res • ondents. OCT 2 8 2021 ELIZABETH A. BROWN c:.ERKg TEME COURT e OEPUTIZLIRIr i l-

ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL This is an appeal from a district court order granting a motion for summary judgment in a quiet title action. Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County; Nadia Kra11, Judge. Appellant has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal with each party to pay its own fees and costs. Appellant indicates it has determined that dismissal is the best use of the parties and judicial resources. Respondents assert that this appeal is meritless and thus do not oppose dismissal. However, respondents ask that the order of dismissal contain terms barring appellant from bringing a separate action alleging that NRS 106.240 extinguished the deed of trust. Respondents allege that appellant pursued this appeal based on strategic considerations unrelated to the merits of the appeal. They contend such a bar would prevent appellant from prolonging the parties' dispute by initiating new litigation over an issue that could have been raised in this appeal.

Having considered the motion, opposition, and reply, the motion to dismiss is granted. This appeal is dismissed. NRAP 42(b). Each party SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) (WA Alefx.

911 - 31 0 3 424-0Z: shall pay its own costs and fees. This court declines respondents request to impose terms on the disraissal.

It is so ORDERED.

C.J.

cc: Hon. Nadia Krall, District Judge Michael Singer, Settlement Judge Hong & Hong Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP/Las Vegas Eighth District Court Clerk

SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA

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Opinion

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA WHITE LANTERN LLC, No. 82849 Appellant, vs. OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., FILED Res • ondents. OCT 2 8 2021 ELIZABETH A. BROWN c:.ERKg TEME COURT e OEPUTIZLIRIr i l- ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL This is an appeal from a district court order granting a motion for summary judgment in a quiet title action. Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County; Nadia Kra11, Judge. Appellant has filed a motion to dismiss this appeal with each party to pay its own fees and costs. Appellant indicates it has determined that dismissal is the best use of the parties and judicial resources. Respondents assert that this appeal is meritless and thus do not oppose dismissal. However, respondents ask that the order of dismissal contain terms barring appellant from bringing a separate action alleging that NRS 106.240 extinguished the deed of trust. Respondents allege that appellant pursued this appeal based on strategic considerations unrelated to the merits of the appeal. They contend such a bar would prevent appellant from prolonging the parties' dispute by initiating new litigation over an issue that could have been raised in this appeal. Having considered the motion, opposition, and reply, the motion to dismiss is granted. This appeal is dismissed. NRAP 42(b). Each party SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) (WA Alefx. 911 - 31 0 3 424-0Z: shall pay its own costs and fees. This court declines respondents request to impose terms on the disraissal. It is so ORDERED. C.J. cc: Hon. Nadia Krall, District Judge Michael Singer, Settlement Judge Hong & Hong Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP/Las Vegas Eighth District Court Clerk SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (4) I447A 440..... 2 i

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