McEvoy v. Taylor
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Walla Walla county, Brents, J., entered December 80, 1908, in favor of the plaintiffs, enjoining the use and interference with the waters of a pond, after a hearing before the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMorris, J.
Appellants own a small tract of land on the outskirts of Walla Walla. Springs of water rise upon the land, and the waters therefrom form a small pond about twenty feet in width and forty feet in length. Erom this pond the water flows in a small stream down upon and across respondents’ property. The action was brought, alleging the pollution of the water by appellants in permitting their horses, cattle, and geese to use the pond so as to befoul its waters and render its use unfit for respondents. The action resulted in the court enjoining the appellants from permitting their horses, cattle, or…
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