Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Deferred Revenue Related To The Peace Of Mind Program

Changes in deferred revenue balances related to our Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan (POM) for both company-owned and franchise offices, which is included in deferred revenue and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, are as follows:

(in 000s)
Three months ended July 31,	2017			2016
Balance, beginning of the period	$	211,223		$	204,342
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued	1,403			978
Revenue recognized on previous deferrals	(35,534		)	(31,650		)
Balance, end of the period	$	177,092		$	173,670

Litigation And Related Contingencies

A rollforward of SCC’s accrued liability for these loss contingencies is as follows:

(in 000s)
Three months ended July 31,	2017		2016
Balance, beginning of the period	$	4,500	$	65,265
Loss provisions	—		235
Payments	—		(40,000		)
Balance, end of the period	$	4,500	$	25,500