Power Test Petroleum Distributors, Inc. v. Ifzal

OPINION OF THE COURT

Martin J. Kerins, J.

These summary proceedings were brought to recover possession of two commercial properties due to respondents’ alleged nonpayment of rent. Petitioner is a fuel distributor and respondents operate gasoline service stations on each of the properties. On September 19 and 20, 1985, trials of the actions were held. Based upon the credible testimony and evidence presented at the trials the court makes the following findings of fact:

In each of the cases the parties entered into lease agreements for the property for the purpose of selling gasoline. The lease…