Compton v. Spinks (2004 Ohio 3673)

Jul 12, 2004

OUTCOME: Trial court reversed by Court of Appeals and case was remanded to the trial court with an order to award double damages and attorney fees.

Tenant sued landlord for refusing to return her security deposit. Trial court determined that landlord wrongfully retained a portion of the tenant's security deposit, but refused to award double damag ... es and attorney fees.