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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)

Citation
Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)
Parent Document
Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
2004-06-21

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The case was scheduled for trial on April 30, 2001, in the District Court. Mr. Hoffman appeared that day pro se. According to plaintiffs, the trial judge granted the motion to amend the eviction complaint and advised Mr. Hoffman that he (Hoffman) could attempt to mediate the matter right then and there and, if unsuccessful, the amended complaint would be tried later in the day. Believing that he had little choice, Mr. Hoffman submitted to mediation, as a result of which the parties reached a resolution and stipulated to a judgment in which Berkeley Manor was awarded possession of the premises that the plaintiffs leased. In return for a promise by plaintiffs to vacate the unit by May 31, 2001, Berkeley Manor agreed to stay an execution for possession and any claim for rent for the month of May 2001. The parties also agreed to be civil to one another.