Man Writes Check on 2-Ply Toilet Paper

Thursday, March 27, 2008

(03-27) 18:42 PDT Binghamton, N.Y. (AP) --

An upstate New York man embroiled in a dispute over his water bill is not being allowed to pay off his debt with a check written on toilet paper. Ron Borgna tried to settle his $2,509.66 bill with a check written on floral print, two-ply toilet paper Wednesday.

The disagreement began in September 2006 when Borgna received a $422.90 water bill. Borgna claims he was overbilled. With additional charges, penalties and late fees that bill has grown.

Binghamton city officials refused to accept the check. After a short argument, Borgna was escorted out of the building.

Borgna says he is appealing the judgment against him in small claims court.

I read this and thought it was funny as hell.

Dude! Was he seriously trying to write the water company a IOU? Or did he really think they could cash the toilet paper check? lol