Dyer v. Wight

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Brian Wight brought an action against Ralph Dyer for failure to make certain rental payments under a lease, damages for conversion of personal property which was on the rented premises, punitive damages and attorney fees. The defendant answered and counterclaimed contending the premises were not fit for the purpose stated in the lease. The plaintiff moved for summary judgment as to the rental payments due under the lease and on the counterclaim. The trial court granted the motion, awarded the plaintiff $19,000 and found that the defendant failed to state a defense based…