United States v. McCrillis

LEAHY, District Judge.

This is an action by the United States of America for restitution, damages and injunctive relief under the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, 50 U.S.C.A, Appendix, § 1881 et seq.

The complaint alleges in substance that the defendants demanded and received rents from certain tenants for the use and occupailcy of premises used as a rooming house at rates in excess of the maximum legal rent.

The defendants’ answer contains various admissions and 'denials. The defendants deny that they received rent in excess of the lawful amount, and allege that the plaintiff’s action…