United States v. Harris

McGRANERY, District Judge.

This action was instituted by the United States against Albert Harris under Sections 205 and 206(b) of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix, § 1881 et seq., asking an injunction against the violation of the Act, treble damages, and restitution of overcharges to the tenant, or if not feasible, such sum to be paid to the United States. The defendant died and the administratrix of his estate, having been substituted, now moves for an order abating the action, on the ground that the causes of action for treble damages and for restitution are for…