Koopman v. Blodgett
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Missaukee. (Fallass, J.) Bill to restrain the obstruction of the flow of water in Clam river. Complainant appeals. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.
Complainant is owner of a mill and waterpower on Clam river in Missaukee county, at Falmouth, about 12 miles from the place where that river discharges into the Muskegon river. Defendants Blodgett and defendant Pion, who is their foreman, are complained of for maintaining and managing several dams further up the stream, used for no other purpose than to. facilitate the moving of logs in the stream by storing up and letting out water to float the logs and to aid in driving them. The effect on complainant’s mill is claimed to be an interference with and in some cases a stoppage of the water…
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