Mena v. Barnard

HARDY, Judge.

This is an action in which plaintiff lessee seeks damages from the defendant lessor allegedly resulting from the forcible and unlawful removal of plaintiff’s furniture and personal belongings from the leased premises. Defendant reconvened for damages to the leased premises and for unpaid rent. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff in the principal sum of $543.75 defendant has appealed. Plaintiff has answered the appeal, seeking an increase in the amount of damages awarded, and, alternatively, damages for a frivolous appeal. The judgment of the district court further awarded…