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Mosbach: Court dismisses lawsuit – former homeowner owes 7,000 euros in water!
Former homeowner in Mosbach has to pay for 1.5 million liters of water, court decision confirms correct billing.
Mosbach: Court dismisses lawsuit – former homeowner owes 7,000 euros in water!
A real numbers fox is suddenly faced with a big dilemma! The Mosbach regional court recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by the former owner of an apartment building, which revolved around a hefty water bill of around 7,000 euros. For the period from January to September 2024, a total of 1.5 million liters of water were used, which should not be unusual with 14 residents in the house. But the plaintiff doubted this information and pointed out a defective water meter.
However, the presiding judge made it clear that the water bill was correct. The inspection of the water meter revealed no reason for complaint; a test certificate confirmed that it had been properly tested by a state-recognized testing center. Surprisingly, the plaintiff was unable to provide any evidence to the contrary. “The high consumption values are not unusual,” explained the lawyer for the municipal utility, “they can be caused by dripping taps or small leaks.” The verdict is not yet final and an appeal to the Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court remains possible. The Mosbach municipal utilities plan to claim the outstanding amount and are optimistic about the further course of action SWR.
Legal aspects and further information
The regional court's decision is part of broader case law in Baden-Württemberg, which can be viewed via the judiciary's public database. This database provides access to decision documents from courts and public prosecutors and serves as an important source of information for lawyers and interested citizens. Use is generally permitted for private use; special conditions must be observed for commercial use. You can find more information about this on the website Baden-Württemberg Justice.
This court ruling not only causes excitement in Mosbach, but also shows how important proper billing is in the water industry. In a country where water as a resource is hotly contested, the data must be correct. Once paid, the 7,000 euros will remain the focus in the future, because the municipal utilities do not take personal opinions into account when the facts are clear.
The next chapter in this water drama remains to be seen, while the municipal utilities and the plaintiff could now move on the legal stage of the Higher Regional Court. Exciting times for everyone involved, which will certainly provide something to talk about!