Quinlan v. Noble
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Fresno County, and from an order refusing a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMcFarland, J.
—This is an action to remove an obstruction in a water ditch. The verdict and judgment were for plaintiff, and defendant appeals. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, defendant moved for nonsuit, which was denied. It does not appear that any evidence was offered by defendant, and the verdict went for plaintiff. Appellant’s argument is addressed mainly to the point that the court erred in denying the nonsuit.
The evidence was sufficient to warrant the court and jury in finding the following facts: At the commencement of the action,—June 1, 1886,—plaintiff was the owner of a certain tract of…
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