A.V.P. and National Underwriter Evie Wexler of Chicago Title Insurance Company in New York, was working on title clearance for a pending transaction. The transaction involved an apartment building in Atlanta that recently underwent a remodel, which resulted in a mechanic's lien.
Evie worked with the contractor's attorney to obtain a lien release. The attorney prepared the cancellation of the lien and a demand for payment of $76,325 on behalf of his client. His demand authorized Chicago Title to record the cancellation after payment of their demand was wired.
The attorney emailed copies to Evie for her acceptance and signature. Once she signed, he agreed to overnight the original documents to her.
Evie reviewed the demand for payment and cancellation of lien. They were in order, so she signed the demand and returned it via email to the lienholder's attorney. The very next day...
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