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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Swenson v. Janke, 908 P.2d 678 (1995)

Citation
Swenson v. Janke, 908 P.2d 678 (1995)
Parent Document
Swenson v. Janke, 908 P.2d 678 (1995)
Jurisdiction
Montana (state)
Effective Date
1995-12-28

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Submitted on Briefs:     November 30, 1995
                                          ~ecided: December 28, 1995
Filed:
Justice Terry N. Trieweiler delivered the opinion of the Court.
     The plaintiff, Jerry Swenson, filed a complaint in Gallatin
County Justice Court to terminate Paul and Alice Janke I s tenancy at
his mobile home park and to regain possession of the space they
occupied.     Jankes alleged for their counterclaim that Swenson
failed to provide necessary services and attempted to evict them in
retaliation for a notice of problems they had sent him.    Swenson's
claim was dismissed after he failed to appear, and by stipulation,
Jankes were awarded attorney fees.          Swenson appealed to the
District Court for the Eighteenth Judicial District in Gallatin
County.     After de novo consideration of the parties1 claims, the