Copemann v. Francis

MOORHEAD, Municipal Judge

This is an action to recover rent for the months of April and May, 1963. The tenant counterclaimed to recover from his landlord the statutory penalty provided for in 28 V.I.C., Section 844(a) on account of twelve monthly overcharges of rent. Landlord’s reply claimed he was entitled to a higher rental as provided for “newly constructed housing or business accommodations,” in 28 V.I.C., Section 834(3) as he had furnished the apartment at the request of the tenant. Both parties then moved for summary judgment.

The only point raised by the pleadings is whether the landlord…