Legal Opinion

Borough of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, PA v. Heraeus Electro-Nite Co., LLC

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania

Decided July 25, 2017No. Borough of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, PA v. Heraeus Electro-Nite Co., LLC - 985 C.D. 2016Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION BY

JUDGE McCULLOUGH

The Borough of Ellwood City (Borough) appeals from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County (trial court) granting a motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by Heraeus Electro-Nite Co., LLC (Heraeus). Upon review, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

Pursuant to its codified ordinance concerning the sale of electric energy and power, the Borough is owner and operator of an independent electrical power system that provides electricity within its municipal town limits. Municipal supplying of electricity and electric service is authorized by…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. In Re WeidnerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 2007
  2. Kochan v. COM., DEPT. OF TRANSP.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2001
  3. Scranton SewerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1905
  4. Lucia v. Zoning Hearing BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
  5. Philadelphia v. Northwood Textile Mills, Inc.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1959

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