Chapman v. Lambert
Indiana Supreme Court
From Elkhart Superior Court; Vernon W, VanFleet, Judge. Action by Louisa J. Chapman against George Lambert. From a decree for defendant, plaintiff appeals. Transferred from Appellate Court under §1405 Burns 1908, Acts 1901 p. 590.
1Opinion of the CourtMorris, J.
Louisa J. Chapman, appellant, commenced this action against George Lambert, appellee, for damages for collecting and discharging surface-water and sewage into her private sewer.
There was a special finding of facts made by the court and conclusions of law stated thereon. A decree was entered for defendant. Plaintiff appeals.
The court found the following facts: On December 29, 1899, appellant was the owner of a tract of land situated in the city of Elkhart, commonly known as "Chapman’s marsh,” Prior to that date she had constructed on said *463land a private sewer, to carry from said tract the…
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