Macerich Queens Ltd. Partnership v. M.I.E. Hospitality, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bernice D. Siegal, J.

The petitioner Macerich Queens Limited Partnership (here*277inafter Macerich) commenced, the instant commercial holdover summary proceeding against respondent M.I.E. Hospitality, Inc. (hereinafter M.I.E.) seeking to recover possession of certain commercial premises located in Elmhurst and a money judgment for claimed rental arrears and use and occupancy accrued from September 2000. Upon M.I.E.’s failure to appear for trial on January 30, 2002, an inquest was held before this court.

At the inquest, the court found the relevant facts to be as follows:

M.I.E.…