Marine Midland National Bank v. Village of Liberty

Petitioner, the owner of certain hotel premises in the Town of Liberty but located outside the Village of Liberty, brings this article 78 proceeding for a judgment “ compelling Respondent to install water meters and supply and furnish water to Petitioner” at said premises. The petition alleges, in substance and among other things, that respondent, pursuant to a resolution passed by its Village Board, will not reconnect said premises to the village water system until arrears of $1,575.14 due for water from a previous owner of the hotel property are paid.

At this juncture and before answer,…