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VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK v. OLECH

No. 98-1288.

528 U.S. 562 (2000)

VILLAGE OF WILLOWBROOK et al. v. OLECH

United States Supreme Court.

Decided February 23, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James L. DeAno argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioners.

Irving L. Gornstein argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Waxman, Acting Assistant Attorney General Ogden, Deputy Solicitor General Underwood, and Mark B. Stern.

John R. Wimmer argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.*

Per Curiam.

Respondent Grace Olech and her late husband Thaddeus asked petitioner Village of Willowbrook (Village) to connect their property to the municipal water supply. The Village at first conditioned the connection on the Olechs granting the Village a 33-foot easement. The Olechs objected, claiming that the Village only required a 15-foot easement from other property owners seeking access to the water supply. After a 3-month delay, the Village relented and agreed...

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