Shaffer v. Leimberg

Keniston, G. J.

This is an action of contract or tort to recover damages of $50. each of a total of $100. for two overpayments of $5. each in excess of the maximum monthly rent as determined by the Price Administrator under the provisions of Sec. 205 (e) of the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942 (Public Law 421, 77th Congress, 2nd Session, 56, Statute 23 as amended).

In accordance with Sec. 205 (d) of the Act, the Administrator was allowed to intervene and become a party.

There was evidence tending to show that the plaintiffs, as tenants, occupied the premises owned by the defendant, as…