Legal Opinion
In Re Birdwood Irr. Dist., Water Division No. 1-A
Nebraska Supreme Court
Decided March 23, 1951No. 32818PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCarter, J.
This is a proceeding commenced by the Department of Roads and Irrigation to' cancel a part of the water appropriation of the Birdwood Irrigation District. After notice arid hearing, the department determined that a beneficial use of water had not been made upon 6,762.78 acres of land within the district, and canceled the appropriation of water for such lands. The district and a number of landowners within the district appeal.
The appropriation of water from Birdwood Creek for irrigation purposes which is now owned by the Bird-wood Irrigation District was adjudicated on August 12, 1898. The…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- Magner v. KinneyNebraska Supreme Court · 1942
- Farmers Canal Co. v. FrankNebraska Supreme Court · 1904
- Platte Valley Public Power & Irrigation District v. County of LincolnNebraska Supreme Court · 1944
- United States v. Tennessee & Coosa RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1900
- Smith v. HawkinsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1898
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