In this foreclosure case, Lonnie Boyette primarily challenges the final judgment of foreclosure and argues that the evidence presented at trial does not support the judgment. Because there is a lack of competent, substantial evidence as to certain of the damages that were awarded, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP (the Bank), filed this action in May 2010. The complaint alleged that Boyette was in default and owed $115,697.24 plus interest and late charges. The complaint also sought reimbursement of costs for property inspections and attorney’s fees. One item properly introduced into evidence was a payment history delineating the principal amount, $115,697.24, hazard insurance premiums, late charges, and tax payments. The final judgment also includes awards for the other items sought in the complaint.
Values awarded in a foreclosure judgment must be based on competent, substantial evidence. Wagner v. Bank of Am., N.A.,
Default is established in this case,, and the amount of principal, hazard insurance premiums, late charges, and taxes are supported by competent, substantial evidence. But because the other costs, namely interest, property inspection fees, and the attorney fees, are not, we reverse and remand the judgment for further proceedings to properly establish the amounts allegedly due and owing. See Sas v. Fed. Nat’l Mortg. Ass’n,
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
Notes
. Because we reverse for an evidentiary hearing or trial to establish the remaining
