Woods v. Haydell

WALLER, Circuit Judge.

In this suit against a married woman the Expediter sought restitution and damages under the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix, § 901 et seq., and an injunction pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix, § 1881 et seq. When, to this action, the lessor pleaded coverture, the complaint was amended to include the husband, in conformity with the statutes of Texas.

Prior to May 18, 1945, the lawful rent was $8.00 per week; on this date it was ordered reduced to $3.25 per week. The Court found that, nevertheless, $8.00 per week was,…