McDowell v. City of Barberton, Ohio

HICKS, Circuit Judge.

Barberton, Ohio, owned and operated water works under the management and control of its director of public service. His authority is found in sections 3957 and 3958, Ohio General Code. 1 In virtue thereof, he promulgated certain regulations having the effect of ordinances, to wit: That charges for water shall b,e made against the premises supplied and the bill sent to the last known address of the owner; that water rents shall be due quarterly and if not paid within thirty days the water may be turned" off; that new ownership of premises shall not eliminate the…