Becker v. Borough of Schuylkill Haven

Opinion by

Rhodes, P. J.,

This is an appeal by the Borough of Schuylkill Haven from judgments for plaintiffs in a trespass action brought to recover damages from the defendant borough as a result of shutting off the water supply to plaintiffs’ home after notice for nonpayment of sewer rentals.

The Borough of Schuylkill Haven owns and operates a water supply system for its residents. The borough likewise operates a sewer system under lease from the owner, Schuylkill Haven Municipal Authority. Plaintiffs’ residence in the borough was served by these systems. Although their water bills were paid,…