McCracken v. MacNeal
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Oakland; Lamb, J., presiding. Bill by Olive E. McCracken against Edward MacNeal and Jáne MacNeal for an injunction and other relief. From a decree for complainant defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.
This is a bill filed to enjoin defendants from interfering with the flow of water through a tile drain from the lands of the complainant to defendant’s land through the land of defendants, and to recover damages for such interference. From a decree in favor of the complainant, the case is brought here by appeal.
A reference to the accompanying sketch will aid in understanding the situation.
It is claimed that complainant has a right to drain the land of complainant across the land of defendant, first, because it is a natural way for the water to run, and, second, because of a right to an…
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