Lavoie v. Kaplan

HALL, Justice.

Joseph C. LaVoie and wife brought this suit against Max M. Kaplan, d/b/a Barcelona Apartments, under the provisions of Article 5236e, Vernon’s Ann.Civ.St., alleging that they were former tenants of defendant; that they had made security deposits totaling $200.00 with defendant; and that defendant, acting in bad faith, failed to refund the deposits within 30 days after they surrendered the leased premises. Plaintiffs prayed for the recovery of $100.00 plus treble the amount of the deposits, and reasonable attorney’s fees in the sum of $500.00. After trial without a jury, judgment…