Kruvant v. Sunrise Market, Inc.

In a summary proceeding in the Essex County District Court, plaintiffs, for non-payment of rent, sought possession of a large supermarket and appurtenant parking lot, held by defendant under a 25 year lease. The court gave judgment for possession, but, pending appeal, stayed issuance of the warrant provided the tenant paid back and future rent at the rate of $5,000 per month. 112 N. J. Super. 509 (1970). Pursuant to a subsequent order, all such rent payments have been and are being deposited in an escrow account. Defendant’s appeal was certified on our own motion before argument in the…