Legal Opinion
Kessler v. Nielsen
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided July 27, 1970No. 384-1PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSwanson, J.
Hans and Florence Nielsen brought an action against Edgar J. Kessler under the unlawful detainer statute, RCW 59.12.030 (3) , The Nielsens claimed Kessler occupied their premises from January 24, 1969, until August 6, 1969, without the payment of rent. The Nielsens received judgment for unpaid rent computed at the rate of $150 per month. The total, $965, was doubled pursuant to RCW 59.12.170, 2 so that the judgment aggregated $1,930.
In a prior lawsuit brought by Kessler, the amended complaint asked for damages equaling the difference in interest rates over the life of an FHA loan. Kessler…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Little v. CataniaWashington Supreme Court · 1956
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- MacRae v. WayWashington Supreme Court · 1964
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