Martin v. Norris Public Power District

This is an action for trespass brought by Grant L. Martin, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, against Norris Public Power District, hereinafter referred to as defendant. Plaintiff secured a jury verdict for $1,500. Motion for new trial was overruled, and the defendant perfected its appeal to this court.

Plaintiff, who is a married man but did not join his wife with him in the action, is the owner of 959 acres of Lancaster County land, consisting of Section 21 and approximately one-half of Section 20, all in Township 12, Range 6, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Generally, plaintiff alleges…