Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank v. Ermilio

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

Plaintiff landlord sued defendant tenant to recover $634, the excess water rent charged against the demised premises during defendant’s occupancy. Defendant’s preliminary objections were sustained and also judgment was entered for defendant on a motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Water rent in the City of Philadelphia is charged by paying a basic fee for all water used up to a specified amount and above and beyond that by the additional cubic feet used. Defendant installed large air conditioners on the premises, thus using a quantity of water far in excess of that…