Ventura Land & Power Co. v. Meiners

This suit was brought to enjoin John Meiners (the original defendant, now represented by his executrix) and defendants sued by fictitious names from diverting water from the San Buena Ventura River, and to quiet the title of the plaintiff to the waters of the river. The diversion complained of commenced September 4, 1891, and has since been continuous. The complaint was filed August 29, 1896. José Ramon Lopez answered as one of the fictitious defendants.

The action of the plaintiff is based upon its alleged right as riparian owner to the use of the waters of the river on its lands for…