Schaubach v. Anderson

J. Anderson brought an action by warrant in the Civil justice Court of the city of Norfolk, against George M. and Roberta I. Schaubach, to recover “the sum of $860.00 representing 43 weeks rental overcharge for the premises of the defendants occupied by plaintiff as a renter plus penalty three times excess, pursuant to Section 205 (e) of the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942.” (56 Stat. 23.)

The pertinent provisions of section 205 (e) are as follows:

“If any person selling a commodity violates a regulation, order, or price schedule prescribing a maximum price or minimum prices, the person who…