Proctor v. Frame

CARLA MooRE, Judge.

This civil action was tried to the court on October 1, 1997. Each party was represented by legal counsel. Plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages from the landlord for constructive eviction and intentional disposal of personal property belonging to the tenants. On September 30, plaintiffs moved to dismiss without prejudice their complaint as against the Ohio Department of Human Resources. The trial proceeded as against defendant Dwight Frame.

The relevant facts involved in this dispute are as follows: On November 6, 1996, defendant showed plaintiffs rental…