Rorick Partnership v. Haug

As the landlord and owner of real estate leased as an apartment to Lydia Haug, Rorick Partnership commenced an action in the county court for Douglas County. Rorick alleged that Haug’s tenancy in the leased premises was terminated, but that Haug continued in possession of the premises, notwithstanding Rorick’s notice to quit. Rorick requested a writ of restitution for the premises and costs of the action. Haug answered and counterclaimed, seeking $40,000 in damages from Rorick. Since the amount of the counterclaim exceeded the county court’s jurisdiction of $10,000, see Neb. Rev. Stat. §…