Davidson Superior Court Judge Kevin Bridges rules against the City of Lexington in a lawsuit filed against the city by residents opposing annexation:

In his ruling, Bridges said the city did not follow its policy on extending sewer service to residents who are annexed.

The city has to provide sewer service to all newly annexed areas within five years, but residents could petition to have the sewer service extended within two years. The city sent residents who wanted accelerated sewer service a contract to sign. Residents had to pay 50 percent of the cost within 14 days of getting the contract, which could be substantial.

Bridges ruled that the 14-day requirement was not part of the city’s financial policies.

I read that to mean —correct me if I’m wrong —- the city was making up the rules as it went along.