DANNEHOWER, J., June 1, 1949.
This case is before us on preliminary objections to a bill of complaint in assumpsit seeking restitution and damages under the Federal Housing and Rent Act of June 30, 1947, for alleged overcharges of rent.
Aside from attorneys' fees and costs for which the act provides, plaintiffs' claim can be divided into two categories. The first is for treble damages of the alleged excessive rent for a period of one year prior to the commencement...
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