Decker v. Housing Authority

Birdsong, Judge.

Appellee through its agent filed a dispossessory warrant against appellant alleging that appellant had failed to pay rent due on the premises leased to her. Appellant answered with a counterclaim and motion to dismiss. The case proceeded to trial and the trial court at the conclusion of the appellee-landlord’s evidence granted a directed verdict for possession for the landlord. Appellant was then allowed to present evidence only as to her counterclaim, and the jury found for appellant in the amount of "no dollars.” Appellant then filed her notice of appeal and set forth three…