Case Summary
**Case Summary: Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Munizzo, Docket No. 3086054**
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**Opinion Date:** [Specify date]
**Background:**
In the case of Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Munizzo, the plaintiff, Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), a public utility provider, sought to recover unpaid utility bills from the defendant, Munizzo. The case arose after ComEd had provided electricity services to the property owned by Munizzo, and subsequent non-payment of the utility bills led ComEd to file a suit for the outstanding debts.
**Facts:**
- ComEd performed necessary electricity services and, as per their records, billed Munizzo for the consumed services over a specific period.
- Munizzo disputed the charges, claiming inaccuracies in the billing and improper meter readings.
- Following the dispute, ComEd alleged that Munizzo’s failure to pay the utility bills amounted to breach of contract and sought compensation in the form of unpaid amounts plus interest and attorney fees.
**Legal Issues:**
- The primary legal issue was whether Munizzo was liable for the unpaid bills claimed by Commonwealth Edison.
- Secondary issues included the accuracy of the utility bills and any possible defenses Munizzo might raise against the enforcement of the contract.
**Court's Analysis:**
The court examined the contracts and agreements between ComEd and Munizzo, scrutinizing the billing process, meter readings, and any communication regarding disputes over charges. The court considered past case law regarding utility billing disputes and the obligations of both parties under the contract.
**Decision:**
The court ruled in favor of Commonwealth Edison Co., holding that Munizzo was indeed responsible for the unpaid utility bills. It found that the utility's billing records were accurate and that Munizzo failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate his claims of billing inaccuracies.
The court ordered Munizzo to pay the outstanding amount owed to ComEd, along with applicable interest and costs.
**Conclusion:**
The Commonwealth Edison Co. v. Munizzo case establishes the importance of accurate record-keeping and communication between utility providers and customers regarding billing disputes. It reinforces the utility company’s right to collect amounts owed for services rendered under the terms of utility service agreements.