Lorenz v. Jacob
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the county of Trinity, and from an order refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMorrison, C. J.
Plaintiffs commenced proceedings in this case under § 1238 of the Code of Civil Procedure to condemn certain lands belonging to the defendant, for the purpose of a ditch then under process of construction by them.
It is alleged in the complaint that the plaintiffs are now constructing and completing a ditch for the purpose of carrying water from a certain point on Connor Creek to plaintiff's reservoir on Red Hill in Trinity County, and that the uses for which the water is intended and designed are mining and irrigation.
The court below entered a judgment in conformity to the prayer of the…
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