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  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
  • FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff vs. ANDRE ST STEVE KIFFIN Defendant 3 document preview
						
                                

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Filing # 134962663 E-Filed 09/21/2021 08:59:12 AM IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. CACE19021666 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, VS. ANDRE ST. STEVE KIFFIN, et. al. Defendant(s). 1 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR REHEARING Plaintiff, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by and through its undersigned attorney, hereby files its Response in Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Rehearing, and in support thereof states as follows: BACKGROUND 1. This matter arises out of a Note and Mortgage originated by Andre St. Steve Kiffin (hereinafter the "Borrower") on April 4, 2017, for the property located at 2126 N. 32nd Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33021. The amount of the loan was for $319,113.00 with the first payment due on June 1, 2017. The loan in default as of May 1, 2019. 2. Plaintiff filed its Complaint for foreclosure of mortgage on October 18, 2019. 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 19-376234 - ReJ PAGE 1 *** FILED: BROWARD COUNTY, FL BRENDA D. FORMAN, CLERK 09/21/2021 08:59:12 AM.**** 3. On or about May 5, 2021, the Court entered an order setting this case for trial on August 17, 2021. 4. On August 11, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Continue Trial. On August 16, 2021, the Court denied Plaintiff's Motion. 5. In anticipation of trial, the undersigned and the Borrower discussed settlement. As reflected in the attached email chain, the Borrower agreed to consent to entry of a final judgment of foreclosure in exchange for an extended sale date. 6. Despite the fact that the Defendant did not execute and return the consent or even appear at the trial, the Plaintiff requested the extended sale date as part of the Final Judgment. 7. On August 17, 2021, the Court entered a Final Judgement for $384,699.72, with a sale date of November 16, 2021. 8. A September 2, 2021 the Defendant filed a Verified Motion for Rehearing claiming that the Plaintiff had violated the CARES Act by failing to have the trial cancelled. 9. On September 8, 2021, attorney, Bruce Botsford filed a Notice of Appearance in this matter. ARGUMENT 10. The sole purpose of a Motion for Rehearing is to give the Trial Court an opportunity to consider matters which it failed 19-376234 - ReJ PAGE 2 to consider or overlooked. Diamond Cab Co. of Miami v. King, I. 146 So. 2d. 889 (Fla. 1962). It 1S not a vehicle through which unhappy litigant or attorney [may] reargue the same points previously presented [.]" McDonnell v. Sanford Airport Auth., 200 So. 3d 83, at *1 (Fla. 5th DCA 2015). The Motion for Rehearing merely rehashes the arguments made by the Defendants in the Motion for Summary Judgment. Thus, unless there is some issue, which the Court overlooked or failed to consider, which renders the judgment inequitable and erroneous, a motion for hearing is improper. Muth v. AUI Ins. Co., 982 So 2d 749 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008). 11. Defendant in his Motion for Rehearing is attempting to re-argue matters previously presented to and decided by the Court. In accordance with the standard espoused by the Florida Supreme Court above the Motion for Rehearing is improper and must be denied. CONCLUSION The Defendant's Motion is both procedurally improper and legally insufficient. Contrary to the Borrower's assertion, this case was not subject to a moratorium when the trial proceeded. This is because the moratorium expired on July 31, 2021. The Borrower also fails to acknowledge that he consented to entry of 19-376234 - ReJ PAGE 3 a final judgment of foreclosure and that Plaintiff made a good faith attempt to continue the trial. Accordingly, the Court should deny the Motion. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, hereby responds in opposition to Defendant Andre St. Steve Kiffin's Motion for Rehearing, and requests this Court deny same, and to grant any other further relief this Court deems just and equitable. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the Response in Opposition to Defendant(s) Andre St. Steve Kiffin's Motion for Rehearing has been furnished to the parties listed on the attached service list via Mail and/or E-mail in accordance with the corresponding addresses listed therein on this 17th day of September, 2021. ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff 6409 Congress Ave., Suite 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 Telephone: 561-241-6901 Facsimile: 561-997-6909 Service Email: flmail@raslg.com By: -\S\Lourdes Sanchez Barcia- Lourdes Sanchez Barcia, Esquire Florida Bar No. 598461 Communication Email: 19-376234 - ReJ PAGE 4 SERVICE LIST BRUCE BOTSFORD COUNSEL FOR ANDRE ST. STEVE KIFFIN 1615 SW 2ND AVENUE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315 PRIMARY EMAIL: SECONDARY EMAIL: 19-376234 - ReJ PAGE 5 Rebecca Jimenez From: Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia Sent: Wednesday, August 11,2021 12:38 PM To: 'Matthews Kiffin' CC: Victoria Lewis Subject: RE: RAS 19-376234 St. Kiffin Trial 08-17-2021 Attachments: 19-376234 Kiffin Consent 90 days and a waiver.pdf Mr. Kiffin: Attached is the consent for your review, approval and execution. Regards, Lourdes 786 210 5109 From: Matthews Kiffin Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:46 AM To: Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia Subject: Re: RAS 19-376234 St. Kiffin Trial 08-17-2021 This message originated outside of the organization. Use caution when opening attachments,clicking links or responding to requests for information. I am interested, yes . Sent from my iPhone On Aug 11, 2021, at 10:23 AM, Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia wrote: Please let me know if you are interested in a consent to judgment in exchange for an extended sale date of 90 days and waiver of deficiency. From: Matthews Kiffin Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:13 AM To: Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia Cc: Victoria Lewis Subject: Re: RAS 19-376234 St. Kiffin Trial 08-17-2021 Yes I am interested in consent. Sent from my iPhone 1 On Aug 10, 2021, at 5:47 PM, Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia wrote: Thank you for your response. Does this mean you are not interested in a consent? Sent with BlackBerry Work (www. blackberry.com) From: Matthews Kiffin Sent: Aug 10, 2021 5:05 PM To: Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia Cc: Victoria Lewis Subject: Re: RAS 19-376234 St. Kiffin Trial 08-17-2021 This message originated outside of the organization. Use caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. No counsel needed, thank you . Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2021, at 3:42 PM, Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia wrote: Mr. Kiffin: I hope you are well. It is my understanding that you are not currently represent by counsel, if this information is incorrect kindly provide me the contact information for your attorney. I am again reaching out to you on this matter as we have a trial set for 08-17-2021. Please let me know if you are interested in a consent to judgment exchange in for an extended sale date of 90 days and waiver of deficiency. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards, Lourdes 786 210 5109 2 From: Matthews Kiffin Sent: Apr 23, 2021 7:50 AM To: Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia Subject: Re: RAS 19-376234 St. Kiffin Trial 05-15-2021 And if I deny ? Trying to understand my options in regards to being able to stay in the home a few more months or if I need to vacate sooner than later ? On Apr 23, 2021, at 7:26 AM, Lourdes Sanchez- Barcia wrote: If you agree with our motion to continue the trial then the trial maybe pushed back from the current May 15, 2021. Sent with BlackBerry Work (www.blackberry.com) From: Matthews Kiffin Sent: Apr 23, 2021 7:12 AM To: Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia Subject: Re: RAS 19-376234 St. Kiffin Trial 05- 15-2021 This message originated outside of the organization. Use caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. Goor morning, I don't not have representation, nor will I be providing in the future. In regards to accepting trial or not, exactly what's the next step if I accept or deny ? On Apr 22, 2021, at 1:25 PM, Lourdes Sanchez-Barcia wrote: Good afternoon: It is understanding that my you currently are not represent by counsel, if this information is incorrect kindly provide me 3 the contact information for your attorney. Please note we have filed a motion to continue the trial set for May 5, 2021. Kindly, advise if you would like to present the Court an Agreed Order continuing the trial. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Lourdes 786 210 5109 In some circumstancesthis firm may be deemed a "debt collector" as defined by the Fair Debt Collection PracticesAct and other applicablelaw. In such a case, this is an attempt to collect a debt. Any communicationobtained may be used for that purpose. PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2510-2521 and is legally privileged.The contents of this e-mail message and any attachmentsare intended solely for the party or parties addressed and named in this message. This communication and all attachments, if any, are intended to be and to remain confidential,and it may be subject to the applicableattorney client and or - work product privileges. 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