McArther v. City of Philadelphia Tax Review Board

Opinion by

Judge Barry,

Bobby McArther appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County which affirmed a decision of the City of Philadelphia Tax Review Board which held that he was liable for certain water and sewer charges.'

McArther lived as a tenant for some period not indicated on the record in premises located at 2563 N. Dover Street, Philadelphia. The landlord failed to pay the water and sewer bills since 1977. In December of 1980, McArther' purchased the property. At the time of purchase, McArther neither purchased title insurance nor did a title search.

In April of…