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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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In reviewing the record in the light most favorable to the plaintiffs, it would appear that the plaintiffs were driven to undertake extraordinary measures simply to secure the quiet enjoyment of their apartment and a peaceful night's sleep. No tenant should have to endure the type of behavior they have alleged. The record also reveals, however, that in attempting to rectify this unfortunate situation, the plaintiffs, in effect, disturbed the serenity of their landlord and neighbors. This is borne out by the eviction complaint, which resulted in a final judgment requiring the plaintiffs to vacate the premises, and the fact that the Newport police deemed their conduct to constitute sufficient probable cause to file criminal charges against them. The plaintiffs allege that they were coerced into mediating the eviction action, yet they failed properly to appeal from the judgment, and the criminal charges were dismissed. Although it may be unclear what responsibility, if any, each party should bear for these discordant events, it is clear that the plaintiffs have failed to show a factual predicate for their complaint against their landlord, Berkeley Manor, and its property manager, Ms. Davenport-Metcalf.