City of Denver v. Brown

Appellee Brown, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, commenced an action against the city and, county of Denver and others, the purpose of which was to adjudicate rights to the use of water from a ditch *219designated in Ms complaint “The Platte Water Ditch,” but more generally known as the ‘ ‘ City Ditch. ’ ’ Various consumers appeared and were made parties. The pleadings are voluminous, and it is not necessary to give a synopsis of them, as counsel for all parties have assumed that they fairly presented the question sought to be determined, which was the respective rights of…