Bodine v. Osage County Rural Water District 7

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Abbott, J.:

The plaintiff, Marvin Bodine, is a resident ratepayer within Osage County Rural Water District # 7 (RWD). He sued RWD in a class action for improper water rates, alleging seven different claims. RWD purchases its water from the City of Osage City (City). RWD joined the City as a third-party defendant for indemnification purposes, should Bodine prevail in his action against RWD. The trial court granted summary judgment against Bodine and in favor of RWD. The trial court also dismissed RWD’s claims against the City as moot.

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