Tortolani v. Staradumsky

OPINION

This case came before a hearing panel of this court for oral argument on February 20, 1990, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. The facts of the case insofar as pertinent to this appeal are as follows.

The plaintiff landlord brought a trespass and ejectment action against defendant in the District Court. A judge of that court rendered a judgment in favor of plaintiff. The defendant then was allowed to appeal in forma pauperis to the Superior Court by the District Court. During the…