Legal Opinion

Williams v. Fresno Canal & Irrigation Co.

California Supreme Court

Decided August 24, 1892No. 14855PublishedCited by 11 opinions

Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of Fresno County denying a new trial. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the CourtMcFarland, J.

—This action was brought to recover damages for wrongfully, digging, plowing, and scraping away the soil of plaintiffs’ land, and for an injunction against continuing the said alleged trespasses. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiffs in the sum of $750, for which judgment was entered. Defendant appeals from an order denying a motion for a new trial.

1. The main point urged by appellant is, that the trial court erred in denying a motion for a nonsuit, made upon the ground “ that no evidence has been adduced connecting the Fresno Canal and Irrigation Company with the alleged trespass set…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Boswell v. LairdCalifornia Supreme Court · 1857

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Scott Construction Co. v. CobbIndiana Court of Appeals · 1928
  2. Kaw Boiler Works v. FrymyerSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1924
  3. Smith v. HowardCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1923
  4. Barrabee v. Crescenta Mutual Water Co.California Court of Appeal · 1948
  5. Covo v. LobueCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963

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