Peterson v. Gering Irrigation District

This is a companion case to case No. 83-366, decided today. The cases were consolidated for argument in this court.

The essential facts concerning the disputes between the parties are stated in case No. 83-366.

In this case the plaintiffs sought to recover alleged damages to their crops, totaling $33,009.87, for the defendant’s failure to properly deliver water during the 1981 growing season.

On July 24, 1981, the plaintiffs submitted a document entitled “CLAIM” to the chairman of the board of the Gering Irrigation District. The claim alleged that the defendant was liable for damages resulting…