Beetchenow v. Bartholet

This proceeding presents a controversy over the waters of a stream for irrigation purposes. The trial to the court without a jury resulted in findings of fact from which it was concluded that Walter R. Beetchenow and wife were entitled to the amount of water which they claimed. Judgment was rendered in accordance with the findings and conclusions. Subsequently, a motion to vacate the judgment was made and overruled. The state supervisor of hydraulics appeals from the judgment and from the order overruling the motion to vacate.

Johnson creek is a small stream in Okanogan county, flowing into…