Coates v. Platte Valley Public Power & Irrigation District

This is an action brought by the appellant for the purpose of acquiring a right of way across lands of the appellees for the construction, operation, and maintenance of drainage ditches. The appellees hereinafter will be called the plaintiffs and the appellant hereinafter will be called the defendant. The defendant appeals from an award in favor of the plaintiffs.

The following statement of facts is all that is necessary for the purpose of the question here presented and determined. The defendant is a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of Senate File No. 310, Laws of…