Mountcastle v. Schumann

McKenna, J.,

Plaintiffs have moved for judgment n. o. v., or for a new trial following a verdict against them at the hearing.

The suit was instituted on March 23, 1960, to recover damages for a wrongful distraint made by defendants on June 4, 1959.

At the time of the events herein referred to, the Mounteastles resided at 7177 Ohio River Boulevard, Ben Avon Borough, Allegheny County, under a lease from defendants. The lease commenced August 1,1954. It called for rental of $80 per month.

The Mounteastles paid rent in cash or by check through December, 1958. In January of 1957, Mr. Mountcastle asked…