ORANGE WATER, ETC. v. Town of Carrboro

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

Plaintiff initiated this action to recover from defendant $20,124.00 for fire hydrant rental charges in arrears at the time of the complaint, plus additional rental charges which would accrue before trial. The case was tried before a judge. From judgment for the plaintiff, defendant appealed raising questions as to the legal basis for its liability for the fire hydrant rental charges. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the judgment of Superior Court.

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The underlying facts of this conflict appear to be undisputed: Plaintiff is a water and sewer utility…