Newberry Township v. Stambaugh

OPINION BY

Judge LEAVITT.

Ray Stambaugh (Stambaugh) appeals from the August 27, 2003 order of the Court of Common Pleas of York, County (trial court) granting Newberry Township’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. 1 In doing so, the trial court relied on Township of West Manchester v. Mayo, 746 A.2d 666 (Pa.Cmwlth.2000) where this Court held that a resident is responsible for any charge lawfully imposed by a municipality to pay for trash collection services. The sole issue before us here is whether the municipality has the authority to file a municipal claim against a resident’s property…