Kruvant v. Sunrise Market, Inc.

Pee Ctjeiam.

This summary dispossess action for nonpayment of rent by landlords against a tenant of a large supermarket arose because the tenant claimed the landlords were not entitled to any rent pending the determination of the correct amount of rent to be fixed by pending arbitration proceedings called for by the lease and because the tenant further claimed the right to withhold rent until the amount thereof equalled parking lot repairs paid for by the tenant which it claimed was the landlords’ responsibility. By an order of the County District Court made prior to trial, the amount of…