Johnson v. Ashkouti

Carley, Chief Judge.

Pursuant to a written agreement, appellant-defendant leased commercial premises from appellee-plaintiffs for a three-year period. When appellant failed to make timely rental payments, appellees filed this action to recover the unpaid rent. Appellant answered and raised, among his other defenses, the affirmative defense of accord and satisfaction. In addition, appellant counterclaimed for costs and attorney’s fees, alleging that appellees’ suit was frivolous. After discovery, appellees and appellant filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The trial court denied…