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Appeal over escrow and interpleader immunity argued before Court of Appeals in Old Republic v. Cap Fund 783
Summary
The Court of Appeals heard argument on whether the district court erred by granting summary judgment to Old Republic National Title, focusing on interpleader-immunity boundaries, who had duty to whom in an escrowed real-estate assignment, and whether factual disputes require remand.
The Utah Court of Appeals heard argument in Old Republic National Title v. Cap Fund 783 over whether the district court improperly granted summary judgment on claims arising from an escrowed real-estate transaction and a disputed assignment fee.
Appellants' counsel argued that the district court erred by resolving claims on interpleader-immunity grounds without addressing disputed factual elements and that an amended pleading raised issues (including breach of fiduciary duty and tortious-interference claims) that require remand so the trial court can analyze the merits. Appellants said a prior district-court order naming a different person as…
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