Derwinski v. Nichols

The VA alleged in its complaint that Nichols had occupied, resided in, and caused damage to certain real property owned by the VA, without just cause or lawful right, without permission from the VA, and without compensating the VA for his use and enjoyment of the property and the damage caused thereto. The VA demanded a judgment against Nichols for the reasonable rental value of the property during the time of Nichols's alleged unlawful occupation and for the alleged damage. Nichols answered, contending that he was in lawful possession of the property pursuant to a valid lease with the…