Utilities Operating Co. v. Pringle

SHANNON, Acting Chief Judge.

The appellant-defendant takes an appeal from a judgment rendered against it in favor of the plaintiffs.

The plaintiffs purchased a home, and approximately 22 months later received a bill from the defendant-utility company in the amount of $97.25 for sewer service. There was no communication between the parties prior to the receipt of this statement. The plaintiffs refused to pay this bill, offering to accept service at the normal rate beginning with the time they were notified that they were receiving sewer service. The defendant rejected this offer and stated…