Christenson v. Town of Dollymount

Knutson, Justice.

The facts in this case can be stated briefly for the purpose of this decision. Plaintiff is the owner of a farm in Stevens county. He brought this action for damages and injunctive relief alleging that the three defendants, county of Stevens, township of Dollymount, which is located in county of Traverse, and county of Traverse, in the construction, repair, and maintenance of two highways bordering plaintiff’s farm, had diverted the flow of water from its natural course so as to cause it to overflow his land and cause injuries to his growing crops and land. The action was…