Motel 6, Inc., a Delaware Corporation v. Ira Vernon Pfile, A/K/A I. Vernon Pfile and Virginia v. Pfile, A/K/A M. Virginia Pfile

OPINION OF THE COURT

BECKER, Circuit Judge.

This appeal arises out of a diversity suit seeking recognition under Pennsylvania law of an implied easement of access to a sewage treatment plant. Appellant Motel 6, a Delaware corporation, owns a ninety-five unit motel in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, which it purchased from defendants Ira Vernon Pfile and Virginia V. Pfile. Motel 6 is unable to operate the motel because its only sewer connection is to a sewage plant owned and operated by the Pfiles, who refuse to service the motel.

Motel 6 originally built and operated the motel under a long-term…