Sherwood Court v. Borough of South River

The opinion of the court was delivered by

NEWMAN, J.A.D.

Plaintiffs Grande Associates and Sherwood Court (hereinafter collectively referred to as plaintiffs) own apartment complexes in South River. Tenants of the complexes receive electricity from defendant South River Electric (SRE), a utility company owned by the municipality, the defendant Borough of South River. Prior to receiving electric service, tenants are required to complete a request form and place a deposit with SRE. Plaintiffs have either consented to the electric service by general authority given to *476SRE or by specific…