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INTERNAL PROTOTYPE — NOT LEGAL ADVICE — DO NOT SEND

Karantza v. Salamone, 435 A.2d 1384 (1981)

Citation
Karantza v. Salamone, 435 A.2d 1384 (1981)
Parent Document
Karantza v. Salamone, 435 A.2d 1384 (1981)
Jurisdiction
Maine (state)
Effective Date
1981-10-23

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failing to provide his former tenant with a written explanation of the withholding within twenty-one days after termination of the tenancy. It further appears that his failure to return the money within a week after receiving notice of suit gave rise to a presumption that the retention was “willful.” A finding of willfulness would have subjected the defendant to liability for double restitution, costs and attorney’s fees.