Swenson v. Janke

The plaintiff, Jerry Swenson, filed a complaint in Gallatin County Justice Court to terminate Paul and Alice Janke’s tenancy at his mobile home park and to regain possession of the space they occupied. Jankes alleged for their counterclaim that Swenson failed to provide necessary services and attempted to evict them in retaliation for a notice of problems they had sent him. Swenson’s claim was dismissed after he failed to appear, and by stipulation, Jankes were awarded attorney fees. Swenson appealed to the District Court for the Eighteenth Judicial District in Gallatin County. After de novo…