Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District v. Washington Federal Savings

WALTERS, Justice.

Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) appeals the district court’s decision denying an injunction to prohibit Washington Federal Savings (Washington Federal) from constructing a sidewalk and fence on property over which NMID has an easement for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and repairing an irrigation lateral. We affirm the decision.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

NMID delivers water from the Boise River for irrigation by its landowners through a series of canals, laterals, and drains. One of the laterals NMID operates and maintains is the Finch Lateral, which…