Bridges v. Clark, 59 A.3d 978 (2013)

Citation: Bridges v. Clark, 59 A.3d 978 (2013)
Parent Document: Bridges v. Clark, 59 A.3d 978 (2013)
Jurisdiction: DC (municipal)
Effective Date: 2013-01-24
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5146099/bridges-v-clark/ ↗

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*989We focus first on the impact of the exclusion of the Love affidavit. This case turned on the respective credibility of Mr. Clark and Ms. Bridges. Mr. Clark contended that he promptly repaired the house whenever he learned of problems, that Ms. Bridges was often late in paying her portion of the rent, and that Ms. Bridges was responsible for damaging the house. In contrast, Ms. Bridges claimed that the house suffered from many serious defects, that Mr. Clark did not respond until government officials compelled him to do so, and that she was not responsible for damage to the house. The jury apparently believed Mr. Clark’s contentions, and therefore found in his favor on his claim for eviction and back rent, and against Ms. Bridges on her contentions that she was entitled to withhold rent and recoup previously paid rent because of the defects to the house. If the jury had believed Ms. Bridges, however, it could properly have found against Mr. Clark on the action for eviction and back rent, and for Ms. Bridges on her counterclaims.

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