City of Monticello v. Rankin

REED, Chief Justice.

Appellant, City of Monticello, Kentucky, erected a sewage treatment plant in 1964. Appellees are property owners and residents of an area near the plant. Appellees sought injunctive relief against the continued operation of the plant. They alleged that the operation of the plant constituted a nuisance because it emitted very offensive odors and interfered with appellees’ quiet use and enjoyment of their homes and adjacent premises.

In November 1971, the chancellor filed his findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with which he entered judgment directing…