Gasworks Clauses Act, 1871

Register of gas meters to be primâ facie evidence.

20. The register of the meter shall be primâ facie evidence of the quantity of gas consumed, and in respect of which any rent is charged and sought to be recovered by the Undertakers: Provided always, that if the Undertakers and the consumer differ as to the quantity consumed, such difference may be determined, upon the application of either party, by two justices, who may also order by which of the parties the costs of the proceedings before them shall be paid, and the decision of the justices shall be final and binding on all parties.