Richwood Homes, Inc. v. Brown

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Franklin County Municipal Court.

The record shows that plaintiff-appellee, Richwood Homes, Inc., filed an action setting forth claims for restitution of leased premises, demand for past due rent, and undetermined damages for breach of a purchase contract.

Defendant-appellant, David S. Brown, filed an answer and counterclaim for specific performance on the purchase contract and damages. The counterclaim exceeded the municipal court’s jurisdiction limitation and the trial was conducted solely on the first claim as set forth in plaintiff’s complaint.

After…