Christmas Crossing, Inc. v. Box Car Willy's, Inc.

This is a summary process action in which plaintiff (landlord) seeks a judgment for possession against a commercial tenant under a written lease. By agreement of the parties, the trial was restricted in its scope solely to the issue of plaintiffs entitlement to possession. Monetary disputes between the parties arising out of the lease were by stipulation reserved for decision in an ongoing Superior Court action. The reason stated for the eviction was non-payment of rent.

The premises consist primarily of three railroad passenger cars which the defendant had operated as a restaurant and lounge…