Shuh v. Oakes

— The respondent instituted this action to recover treble the amount of excess rental collected from her *337by appellant in violation of a regulation promulgated by an area rent director. The court entered such a judgment, from which this appeal has been taken.

Respondent rented a one-room apartment through an agent of the owner. There was in effect at that time, a regulation of a governmental agency which fixed the rental for the apartment at $18 per month if it was occupied by one person, and $30 per month if occupied by two persons. When the rental arrangement was made, respondent was informed…