Ruthven v. Farmers Co-operative Creamery Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Palo Alto District Court. — Hon. A. D. Bailie, Judge. Suit in equity to enjoin an alleged nuisance, and to recover damages suffered by plaintiff on account thereof. The trial court dismissed the petition, and plaintiff appeals.' —
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
— Defendant conducts the sewage from its creamery through a tile drain constructed by it through plaintiff’s land, and discharges it at a-point thereon where plaintiff contends it has no right to do, to his loss and damage. It is also contended that the discharge creates a nuisance, and he "asks that the nuisance be abated. Defendant admits the construction of the tile drain, claims that it was put in by arrangement and agreement with plaintiff, denies that the discharge creates a nuisance, denies any damage to plaintiff, and further pleads that it is using the drain under permission and…
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