Kopanuk v. AVCP Regional Housing Authority

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Dana Kopanuk entered into a contract regarding home occupancy with the Association of Village Council Presidents Regional Housing Authority (AVCP RHA). Upon breach by Kopanuk, AVCP RHA initiated a forcible entry and detainer (FED) action in district court. Kopanuk challenged the district court’s subject matter jurisdiction, arguing that equitable interests were at issue. He asserted that the contract was not a lease with an option to purchase, but rather an installment contract for sale of real property. The district court denied his challenge and the…