D. Jack Davis Corp. v. Karp

Beasley, Judge.

Landlord corporation (“Davis”) filed an application for a distress warrant on January 28, 1982, claiming that residential tenant Clemmons was indebted for $500 January rent. Defendant was served the next day and moved out shortly thereafter and then on February 5, after delivery of the keys to plaintiff or about February 2, filed his answer. He also filed a counterclaim seeking a refund of December rent ($300) because of constructive eviction plus $1,500, representing one-half the amount spent by himself as tenant for improvements. In March Davis amended the application…