Miller & Lux Inc. v. J. G. James Co.
California Supreme Court
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court. Short & Sutherland, Edward F. Treadwell, and Samuel C. Wiel, for Appellant.
1Opinion of the CourtWilbur, J.
The plaintiff, owner of land riparian to the San Joaquin River below the lands of the defendants, seeks to enjoin them from the use of water upon their lands. It is admitted that the lands of all the defendants were originally portions of a large tract of riparian land belonging to the defendant J. G\ James' Company. It is conceded that at the time of the conveyance by said J. G. James Company of said several parcels of land the grantor and grantee, by stipulation in their conveyances, intended that the purchaser should become entitled to the use of water “to the same extent as though the…
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