Hallauer v. Spectrum Properties, Inc.

Wilbur G. and Josephine Hallauer, who hold a certificated water right to water from a spring on neighboring land, seek to condemn a way across that land for transporting water to their property for domestic use and to ponds for fish propagation. The Court of Appeals held that because the Hallauers’ property is not landlocked and alternative sources of water are available, the Hallauers failed to prove a reasonable necessity for condemnation. We reverse the Court of Appeals and hold that the Hallauers are entitled to proceed with their condemnation action.

FACTS

The Hallauers and respondents…