Hardin v. Kirkland Enterprises, Inc.

On July 21, 2004, Kirkland Enterprises, Inc. ("the landlord"), sued Darryl C. Hardin and Ann Price Hardin d/b/a Antiques and Collectibles of Northport ("the tenants"), alleging the breach of a lease. Following a bench trial, the circuit court entered a judgment in favor of the landlord in the amount of $46,841.00, representing the amount of rent due under the remaining term of the lease, late fees, eviction costs, repair costs, and attorney fees and costs of the action. The tenants appeal, conceding that they owe the landlord $23,896.44, but contending that the balance of the judgment in…