Beasley v. Gottlieb

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Colie, J.

Plaintiff, a tenant, sued the defendant landlord to recover the sum of $100. The suit was grounded upon the provisions of 50 U. S. O. A. App., § 925 (e), commonly known as the “Emergency Price Control Act,” which, though since amended, then read (56 Stal. 33) :

“If any person selling a commodity violates a regulation, order, or price schedule prescribing a maximum price or maximum prices, the person who buys such commodity for use or consumption other than in the course of trade or business may bring an action for $50 or treble the amount by…