Conforti v. Alston

Action herein was commenced by service of a summons and indorsed complaint on March 29,1972. Trial was held on the 13th day of September, 1972, after which the decision was reserved.

The plaintiff, previously a tenant and having vacated the premises, sues for the return of $550 security paid pursuant to a lease dated the 7th day of September, 1971 and for an additional $250 as reasonable attorney’s fees. Conversely, the defendant, having formerly been the landlord, admits the receipt of the $550 but denies that the written lease sets forth reasonable attorney’s fees for the plaintiff. As a…