United States v. Cohen

LEAHY, District Judge.

This is an action brought by the United States of America against Eva Cohen for restitution of alleged rent overcharges and for injunctive relief under the provisions of section 206(b) of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as • amended, 50 U.S.C.A. Appendix §§ 1881 et seq., 1896(b).

The case was tried without a jury and was submitted to the court for decision on the basis of the pleadings, oral testimony, and arguments of counsel.

The plaintiff’s ■ complaint alleges in substance that during the period in question the defendant was the landlord of the premises at 24 Donelson…