Corentin v. Town of Columbia

The plaintiffs, owners of a house and land on Hunt Road in the town of Columbia, have sued the town in nuisance and trespass for the alleged drainage of water, and other noxious substances, from a ditch and drainpipe along and under Hunt Road, in which suit the plaintiffs claim a temporary injunction, a permanent injunction, and damages.

The defendant town, in its cross complaint, complains that the plaintiffs blocked the drainpipe, or culvert, after taking possession of the house and lot in December, 1969, which blocking has caused a condition hazardous to the health and welfare of the…