Boatman v. Lites

HOLCOMB, Justice.

Appellants, Bill Boatman and Lou Boatman (“Boatmans”) appeal a jury verdict and declaratory judgment for Charles Lites and Joyce Lites (“Lites”) in a water law case. The Boatmans complain that the trial court erred when it awarded attorney’s fees, when it overruled their motions for directed verdict, and when it overruled their objections to certain jury questions. We will affirm in part, and reverse and render in part.

The Lites and the Boatmans owned adjoining property in Chandler, Texas. In their original petition, the Lites maintained that the Boatmans negligently diverted…