Whatcom County Water District No. 4 v. Century Holdings, Ltd.

This is an appeal from a judgment on the pleadings granted to the respondent Water District for delinquent assessments, interest and penalties owed by the appellant, Century Holdings, Ltd.

In 1969, Water District No. 4 of Whatcom County (District), which serves the community of Point Roberts, wished to expand its facility by means of a Utility Local Improvement District. This expansion was designated ULID No. 23, and pursuant to statute, petitions were solicited from property owners who wished to be inchided in ULID 23. Included among these property owners was Century Holdings, Ltd. (Century),…