Bean v. Central Maine Power Co.

DISSENTING OPINION

Pattangall, C. J.

I regret being compelled to disagree with the conclusions reached by the majority of the Court and stated so admirably by Mr. Justice Barnes speaking for them, but the questions involved seem too important to permit a mere noting of non-concurrence unaccompanied by a full statement of the reasons therefor.

*29The immediate issue is as to the admissibility of certain evidence affecting the value of complainants’ land located within the flowage area of defendant’s dam. Complainants contend that this value is enhanced by the fact that certain riparian rights attach…