Decatur Gas Light & Coke Co. v. Howell

This was an action on the case, by appellee against appellant.

The declaration contains two counts. In the first it is alleged that the plaintiff was, before the committing of the grievances complained of, and still is, lawfully possessed of certain dwelling premises <?f great value, and was in the enjoyment of pure water flowing from a fountain above said premises, through veins and apertures underneath and near the surface of the earth, unto and into said premises, in sufficient quantity for plaintiff’s family and cattle, and for manufacturing and steam power; that the defendant was, during…