Johnson v. Sterling Irrigation Co.

Defendant in error owns the Sterling ditch, the headgate of which is located a few miles southwest of the town of Sterling. This ditch takes its supply of water from the South Platte river. Plaintiffs in error are the owners of ditches located about thirty-five miles further up that stream, and take their supply of water from that source. A dispute arose between these several owners with respect to their rights to the waters of the stream, and the defendant in error, plaintiff below, brought suit against the plaintiffs in error, as defendants, the purpose of which was to have settled and…