Lemley v. Allen

Michael Lemley brought an action in the District Court of the Eighteenth Judicial District, Gallatin County, against his lessee, Barbara Allen. Lemley sought declaratory relief and unspecified damages for Allen’s failure to vacate the leased premises. Allen counter-claimed, alleging that Lemley had converted the premises to his own use and violated her peaceful possession. Allen sought $12,000 in general damages and $50,000 in punitive damages. The case was tried to the judge, who found for Allen. The judge awarded Allen no general damages, but did award her $500 in punitive damages, plus…