· 9/23/1986
Faux v. Mickelsen
Citations
- 725 P.2d 1372
- 42 Utah Adv. Rep. 24
- 1986 Utah LEXIS 879
How courts have described this case
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- discussing the limits of permissive counterclaims in small claims court actions
- discussing the limits of permissive counterclaims in small claims court actions
- action by landlord to recover past due rent, utilities, and costs for cleaning and repair
- action by landlord to recover past due rent, utilities, and costs for cleaning and repair
- defendant in small claims court was not compelled to bring counterclaim that exceeded jurisdiction of small claims court; counterclaim therefore was not barred by res judicata
- “Within the limited jurisdiction of the small claims court, a defendant is not compelled to bring a counterclaim though it may arise from the same transaction or occurrence as the subject matter sued on.”
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Judges: Per Curiam
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