Miller v. Nelson

EAKIN, J.:

¶ 1 Eugene Miller appeals the order entering judgment on the pleadings in favor of John F. Nelson, and dismissing Miller’s complaint. The trial court also awarded Nelson counsel fees of $4,489. We affirm and remand for calculation of attorneys’ fees incurred in this appeal.

¶ 2 This action has its roots in a landlord-tenant dispute between Miller and his tenant, Johannah Bruch. Bruch rented an apartment from Miller and attempted to pay rent with a check ultimately dishonored by her bank. In a civil complaint, Miller claimed damages of approximately $8,000, and the record shows Miller…