Donocam Associates v. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

SMITH, Judge.

We shall here hold that a hearing held by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission was a “contested case” within the meaning of Maryland Code (1957, 1978 Repl.Vol., 1981 Cum.Supp.) Art. 41, § 244(d).1 We also shall hold that the Commission improperly levied front-foot benefit charges on the land of appellants, Donocam Associates et al.

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Just what has happened here will be better understood by reference to the plat which is appended to this opinion. Donocam Associates own parcels 5, 7, and 8. When they developed parcel 5 they constructed on-site sewer and water lines for parcels…