Barnett v. Woodruff

Bell, Chief Judge.

Plaintiffs-tenants filed this suit against their defendant-landlord for breach of quiet enjoyment, trespass, and wrongful eviction. Plaintiffs prayed for general and punitive damages and a trial by jury, as well *658as a restraining order, preliminary and permanent injunctions. The superior court issued a temporary restraining order and set a date to hear the motion for preliminary injunction. Plaintiffs failed to appear at this pre-trial hearing and the court granted defendant’s motions to dissolve the restraining order and to dismiss the entire complaint. Plaintiffs appeal…