Keys v. Romley

Defendants appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Contra Costa County permanently enjoining them from interfering with and causing surface waters to be discharged from their land onto plaintiffs’ adjoining land in a greater quantity or in a different manner than would occur under natural conditions. Defendant Romley also appeals from the award of $4,384.78 for injuries caused to plaintiffs’ property as a result of the discharge of surface waters.

Plaintiffs Wesley and Ruth Keys are the owners of real property in the City of Walnut Creek. In 1956 the Keys erected a radio, television,…