Dodd v. Blezek
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the Court
"Wennerstrum, J.
— It is claimed by plaintiff that defendant has constructed a dike along a fence line separating their properties and that it has backed up water on his land thereby preventing the natural flow of water. The plaintiff demanded judgment claiming that he was damaged in that he was unable to put in crops on the affected land. He asked that the defendant be restrained and enjoined from • constructing any dam or artificial barrier which would obstruct the natural flow of water and that said defendant be required to remove any such present obstruction. The trial court found for the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Wharton v. StevensSupreme Court of Iowa · 1891
- Hunt v. SmithSupreme Court of Iowa · 1947
- Parizek v. HinekSupreme Court of Iowa · 1909
- Cundiff v. KopseikerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1953
- Downey v. PhelpsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1926
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Thome v. RetterathCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 1988