Crawford v. Cobbs & Mitchell Co.

While the testimony is in some respects indefinite and others contradictory, and while much space is occupied with presenting the law in this case, there is really but one question for decision, and that is, whether there was any substantial evidence to justify the verdict in this case.

The following principles of law may be taken as well established. First, as applicable to this case, that the defendant had the right to erect and maintain its dam at the place where it was constructed and to impound the water therein to the full height of the dam. Second, that it had, in case of a flood or…