McCook Irrigation & Water Power Co. v. Burtless
Nebraska Supreme Court
Appeal from the State Bailway Commission.
1Opinion of the CourtLetton, J.
A complaint was filed by the McCook Irrigation & Water Power Company before the state railway commission against 18 holders of water-right contracts under its canal, setting forth that the annual maintenance fee due from water-right holders to the company under the contracts was $1 an acre per annum; that complainant has not sufficient income therefrom to enable it to keep up and properly maintain the canal; that an increased charge is necessary and that a charge of $2 an acre would be a reasonable rate, which it is entitled to receive. The prayer is that a hearing may be had and complainant…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Spring Valley Water Works v. SchottlerSupreme Court of the United States · 1884
- City of Manitowoc v. Manitowoc & Northern Traction Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1911
- Farmers Canal Co. v. FrankNebraska Supreme Court · 1904
- Tampa Water Works Co. v. TampaSupreme Court of the United States · 1905
- White v. Farmers' Highline Canal & Reservoir Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1896
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