Kekauoha-Alisa v. Ameriquest Mortg. Co. (In re Kekauoha-Alisa), 674 F.3d 1083 (9th Cir. 2012) (Goodwin, Trott, Murguia)

Failure to “publically announce” postponement of foreclosure sale after Chapter 13 petition violated state law, and subsequent foreclosure was void; remand necessary to determine damages and attorney fees.

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