Benintendi v. Hein

¶1 Jesse and Tera Hein rented a house from Julia Benintendi and Joey and Sarah Perkerewicz (hereinafter B&P). B&P alleged the Heins caused considerable damage to the property when they vacated the premises. The Heins countered that B&P unlawfully retained their security deposit and refused to reimburse the Heins for home and lawn improvements. B&P sued and obtained a default judgment. Subsequently, the District Court set aside the default judgment and held a jury trial. B&P were awarded damages but not attorney fees or costs. They appeal. We affirm in part and reverse and remand in part.

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