United States v. Carter

PHILLIPS, Chief Judge.

The United States brought this action against Carter for statutory damages under § 205 of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as amended, 1 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix, § 1895, and for injunctive relief and restitution of rent overcharges under § 206(b) of the Act, as amended, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix, § 1896(b). ‘ From a judgment for Carter, the United States has appealed.

Four apartments numbered 2, 3, 4, and 5, located at 2413 Washington Street, Denver, Colorado, are involved. In the complaint the United States alleged that Carter leased apartment numbered 2 from April 11, 1950, to…