Morozin v. Hausmaninger

FOLLMER, District Judge.

In this action which was instituted April 13, 1948, plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendant, his landlady, under Section 205 of the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942,1 as amended, for treble damages for alleged overcharges of rent. The total amount claimed is $631.50, plus a reasonable attorney’s fee and costs.

The details of -the claim as alleged in the complaint are as follows:

The defendant has moved to dismiss the action on- the ground that the court lacks jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is less than $3,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs. .