Moss v. Williams

In this action in unlawful detainer, plaintiff obtained judgment for possession of the premises and for treble damages in the sum of $945. Plaintiff’s motion for judgment on- the pleadings, as to the issue of possession, was granted. Testimony was received upon the issue of damages. Defendant Williams appeals from the judgment.

Plaintiff commenced the action without having complied with the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942 [56 Stats. 23; 50 U.S.C.A. App., §901 et seq.], as amended, and the Rent Regulation for Housing prescribed by the- Office of Price Administration under authority of that…