Lane v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. et al

Filing 31

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 6 Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. All claims are dismissed except that for statutorily defective foreclosure under NRS 107.080. FURTH ORD that the 7 Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 5/11/2012. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - PM)

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