Timberlee Apartments v. Able

In this Forcible Entry and Detainer action (FED) the tenant appeals a judgment restoring the premises to the landlord, for back rent, attorney fees and an involuntary nonsuit of tenant’s counterclaim. The tenant agrees that since he has moved, the issue of restitution of the premises is moot. Tenant contends the court erred in denying his motion for continuance to file an amended answer seeking damages; in refusing to allow him to testify regarding the condition of the premises; in granting a non-suit on the counterclaim; and in awarding attorney fees.

The tenant occupied the apartment in…