Henrylyn Irrigation District v. O'Donnell

John O’Donnell and James M. O’Donnell brought a joint action against the Henrylyn Irrigation District to recover damages to land and crops caused, it is alleged, by the defendant’s negligence in the construction and maintenance of its ditch or canal.

The complaint alleges that plaintiff James O’Donnell is the owner of the land, irrigation pumps, wells, buildings and appurtenances, and that plaintiff John O’Donnell is the tenant of James O’Donnell and in possession of the property. The defendant demurred for misjoinder of parties plaintiff, the demurrer was overruled, and the defendant elected…