Suddeth v. Knight

Cureton, Judge:

Appellant Robert M. Suddeth appeals from the order of the trial judge granting respondents Knight’s and Salisbury’s motion for an involuntary nonsuit in Suddeth’s action for damages for the mishandling of surface water. We reverse the order of the lower court and remand for a new trial.

Suddeth’s complaint seeks damages against the respondents on two grounds: (1) that the respondents constructed a ditch and drainage system in such a manner that surface waters were collected, and cast in concentrated form upon his land, and (2) that the respondents blocked a water course, thereby…