Horvath v. Delida

Holbrook, Jr., J.

In this case alleging negligent dredging, defendants appeal as of right from an adverse judgment, entered following a jury verdict, that awarded plaintiffs $45,000 as compensation for damage to their property as a result of flooding. We reverse.

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In 1972, defendants purchased property at the north end of West Twin Lake in Roscommon County, and in 1976, built a home on the property. In 1975, plaintiffs purchased approximately three acres near, but not on, West Twin Lake. Plaintiffs improved their property by building a home, storage barn, garage, woodshed, and two chicken…