Legal Opinion

Drainage District No. 2 v. City of Everett

Washington Supreme Court

Decided January 24, 1933No. 24082. Department OnePublishedCited by 26 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMillard, J.

A dam, owned and maintained on its own property by the city of Everett for the purpose of impounding the waters of Woods creek for use of the city, was destroyed by the city. Plaintiff, alleging its drainage system was damaged by sediment and silt deposited therein by the abandoned waters of the creek, brought an action to recover therefor. The trial of that cause resulted in verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Prom the judgment entered on the verdict, the defendant has appealed.

By a second cause of action, the plaintiff sought to enjoin the city from permitting the waters of Woods creek to…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Davis v. North Coast Transportation Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1931
  2. Lund v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1931
  3. Matheson v. WardWashington Supreme Court · 1901
  4. Kelley v. CohenWashington Supreme Court · 1929
  5. Helf v. Hansen & Keller Truck Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1932

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3Cited by26 opinions

  1. Natural Soda Products Co. v. City of Los AngelesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1943
  2. In Re Peterson's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1942
  3. State v. LyskoskiWashington Supreme Court · 1955
  4. Walker v. CopelandWashington Supreme Court · 1937
  5. State v. HusseyWashington Supreme Court · 1936

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