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Facts

• The case involves the foreclosure of Robert Jones's primary residence. Jones challenges the foreclosure on the grounds that there was a genuine issue of material fact regarding the assignment of the note to Wells Fargo Bank and contends that Wells Fargo acted inequitably in the foreclosure process.

Procedural History

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Parties' Submissions

• Appellant (Robert Jones): Argued that there was a genuine issue of material fact regarding the assignment of the note to Wells Fargo and that Wells Fargo acted inequitably in confirming the mortgage foreclosure.
• Appellee (Wells Fargo Bank, NA): Contended that they made a prima facie showing that the note had been assigned to them and that Jones failed to raise a genuine issue of material fact to rebut this showing.

Legal Issues

• Whether there was a genuine issue of material fact regarding the assignment of the note to Wells Fargo.
• Whether Wells Fargo acted inequitably in allowing the mortgage foreclosure to be confirmed.

Disposition

• The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Wells Fargo, concluding there was no genuine issue of material fact regarding the assignment of the note and that Wells Fargo did not act inequitably.

Reasons

• Per LINDA M. VANZI, Judge (CELIA FOY CASTILLO, Chief Judge, and MICHAEL E. VIGIL, Judge, concurring):
  The Court found that Wells Fargo made a prima facie showing that the note had been assigned to it, as evidenced by a notarized document from Argent Mortgage Company assigning the mortgage to Wells Fargo. This document was deemed sufficient to establish Wells Fargo's prima facie case for the assignment. The Court noted that Jones failed to make an affirmative showing to rebut this prima facie case, thereby not demonstrating a genuine issue of material fact. The Court also addressed Jones's argument regarding Wells Fargo's alleged inequitable actions and concluded that Jones had not demonstrated a basis for reversal on appeal. The Court differentiated this case from Martinez v. Martinez by noting that Jones did not claim that Wells Fargo failed to provide notice of his default or an opportunity to cure the default prior to foreclosure proceedings.