Christopher v. Owens

OPINION

BUSTAMANTE, Judge.

{1} This case — which may turn out to be much ado about nothing — presents an object lesson in how not to structure the purchase and sale of water interests in New Mexico, The district court ruled that Appellee Kenneth Owens did not — indeed, could not — reserve any cognizable water interest when he sold a ranch to Appellees David and Julia Christopher (Christophers). The district court also held that Owens did not provide any actionable warranty covenants when he deeded his interest to Appellant Sonora Corporation. Only Sonora appeals. We reverse.

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