Haynes v. Crockett

Berlin Haynes (“Landlord”) commenced this summary process action to evict Kevin Crockett (‘Tenant”) from his basement apartment for being an “undesirable tenant” and for nonpayment of rent. The Tenant timely filed an answer and counterclaims. When the Landlord failed to appear for trial, his complaint was dismissed and he was defaulted on the Tenant’s counterclaims. An assessment of damages hearing was held on the same day; the Tenant’s attorney presented no evidence of attorney’s fees. Judgment was entered for the Tenant in the amount of $1,800.00 in damages (without attorney’s fees) on his…