People ex rel. Wolpert v. Rogers
Supreme Court of Colorado
Original Proceeding for Injunction and other Relief. The petition presents matters of chancery jurisdiction, and prays that this court will entertain the same as an original proceeding: It is shown by the complaint that the relators were the owners of certain lands situate in the counties of Arapahoe and Jefferson, and that said lands were of great value for agricultural and residence purposes, and that the value of said lands for agricultural and residence purposes depends…
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Original Proceeding for Injunction and other Relief. The petition presents matters of chancery jurisdiction, and prays that this court will entertain the same as an original proceeding: It is shown by the complaint that the relators were the owners of certain lands situate in the counties of Arapahoe and Jefferson, and that said lands were of great value for agricultural and residence purposes, and that the value of said lands for agricultural and residence purposes depends wholly upon irrigation; that said lands, and other lands in the same vicinity, were dependent upon ditches and laterals…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Gerry
It is contended by counsel that this case is one publicó juris, and this court should assume original jurisdiction thereof, and hear and determine the same. This case in many of its features is a remarkable one. It is without precedent in the state and involves tremendous interests. It is a contest between a large number of individuals residing in different localities and engaged in different industries, and its ultimate determination may seriously affect either the agricultural or mining prosperity of the four counties named in the complaint. It does not, however, involve the interest of the…
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