Healey v. Citizens Gas & Electric Co.

Preston, J. —

Plaintiffs allege that they are the absolute owners in common of certain real estate described, which lies adjacent to and on the east side of Cedar River; that defendant is engaged in the business of manufacturing and transmitting electricity, and, during the time referred to, was the owner of a dam across the river and other properties and water rights situated on and along said river; that, prior to 1917, an old dam had been maintained, several years; that, during 1917, and prior thereto, defendant constructed a new dam, which was completed April 1st of said year; that, after…