The trial court dismissed the case because the debtor lacked standing.
The appellate courts affirmed the dismissal.
I'm not a lawyer, but it sounds to me like this is somewhat similar to a plaintiff's case being dismissed because the statute of limitations had expired.
"You didn't file this lawsuit at any time during Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the foreclosure/forfeiture proceedings, so you're out of luck."
“Then there’s your “ruling.”
The trial court dismissed the case because the debtor lacked standing.”
Wrong on both accounts.