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INTERNAL PROTOTYPE — NOT LEGAL ADVICE — DO NOT SEND

Paragon Group, Inc. v. Ampleman, 878 S.W.2d 878 (1994)

Citation
Paragon Group, Inc. v. Ampleman, 878 S.W.2d 878 (1994)
Parent Document
Paragon Group, Inc. v. Ampleman, 878 S.W.2d 878 (1994)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1994-06-28

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Finally, Tenant contends the trial court erred in ruling against her on her counterclaim to recover the $100 security deposit. In response to Landlord’s suit to recover the $920 termination fee, Tenant filed a counterclaim against Landlord. Tenant alleged in her counterclaim she paid a $100 security deposit and Landlord had failed to return it. She further alleged Landlord had wrongfully withheld the deposit in contravention of § 535.300, RSMo 1986. She requested damages in the amount of $200, twice the amount wrongfully withheld, as provided in § 535.300.5. In its decision, the trial court found against Tenant on her counterclaim. However, the trial court awarded Landlord only $820 on its claim, $100 less than the $920 termination fee. Landlord had only requested recovery of $820 in its petition, giving Tenant a credit for her $100 security deposit.