Miller v. Roswell Gas & Electric Co.

Citations

• 22 N.M. 594
• 166 P. 1177

Syllabus

<p>SYLABUS OP THE COURT.</p> <p>1. A water or electric light company, engaged in supplying water or light to residents of a¡ municipality under a franchise from such municipality, cannot lawfully refuse to furnish such service to a consumer, because such consumer declines to pay for' past-due service for some other and independent use, or at some other place of residence.</p> <p>P. 596</p> <p>2. Such a company has the right to demand payment in advance, or a reasonable deposit to secure payment for the contemplated service.</p> <p>P. 596</p> <p>3. A public service corporation cannot cut off a supply of water or electricity to enforce a payment of a disputed claim.</p> <p>P. 597</p>