Baldwin v. Schmidt

REEVES, Chief Judge.

The plaintiff seeks treble damages under the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, as provided by Section 1895, Title 50 U.S.C.A. Appendix. Plaintiff became a tenant occupant of the premises located at 2304 Spruce Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, on December 16, 1950 and vacated said premises on November 15, 1951. During said period (being 11 months) he paid a rental of $80 per month whereas he claims that the maximum rental fixed' 'by the Expediter was $20 per month. He seeks, therefore, an overpayment of $660 and asks recovery of that sum with damages or penalties as provided by…