Vandewark v. Widman

This is an action to quiet title to the waters of a spring. Defendant filed a cross-complaint claiming a one-fourth interest in the same. Judgment for defendant. Plaintiff brings the case here.

In 1914 the plaintiff constructed a pipe line across what is now the defendant’s land, connecting the spring with plaintiff’s land, and used the water for household and stockwatering purposes. In 1918 the defendant constructed a pipe line running from his home to the plaintiff’s supply line, and began using some of the water. Plaintiff claims that defendant had a mere license to use the water for…