Bradley v. Gallagher

These are consolidated appeals from judgments entered in four separate forcible entry and detainer suits. Defendants Joan Gallagher, Colleen Cummings, Jess Cassel, and Mary Clark each filed an answer, an affirmative defense, and a counterclaim. In each case, the plaintiff William T. Bradley filed a motion to strike the defense and counterclaim. The motions were sustained. Thereafter, while preserving their rights, defendants waived trial by jury. The cases were heard and judgments for possession were entered in favor of the plaintiff. The issue is whether striking the affirmative defense and…