Legal Opinion

Gates v. Town of Chandler, Water Department

Indiana Court of Appeals

Decided December 17, 1999No. 87A01-9903-CV-98PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Dennis and Shelley Gates (collectively “Gates”) appeal from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of the Town of Chandler Water Department (the “Water Department”). The sole issue presented for our review is whether the Water Department had a duty to maintain an adequate water supply and water pressure to extinguish a fire at the Gates home.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Dennis and Shelley Gates reside in New-burgh. However, their fire protection services are provided by the neighboring town of Chandler. The Water Department…

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