Bramwell v. South Rigby Canal Co.

TROUT, Chief Justice.

Appellants Gale and Izetta Bramwell (Bramwells) appeal the district judge’s ruling at the conclusion of a court trial that Respondent South Rigby Canal Company (South Rigby) was not liable for water damages to them property. We affirm.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In 1965, Bramwells constructed a bridge over a canal maintained by South Rigby near *650their residence and they have maintained the bridge since that time. The bridge was constructed so the bottom of it was about twelve inches lower than the canal bank. This reduced the clearance between the bottom of the bridge…