Brenda Dumler, et al Missouri Cases

Brenda Dumler sued Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, to quiet title to her property and for slander of title, alleging Nationstar refused to release an invalid deed of trust. The circuit court ruled in Dumler's favor, quieting title and awarding damages for slander of title. On appeal, Nationstar argued the actions were time-barred and the slander of title judgment lacked substantial evidence. The appellate court affirmed the judgment, finding Nationstar's appeal on quiet title was procedurally flawed, the slander of title claim was not time-barred due to a continuing wrong, and there was substantial evidence of publication, malice, and pecuniary loss. The case was remanded solely for the circuit court to determine appellate attorneys' fees.