Johnson Et Ux. v. Brinkerhoff

FOLLAND, Justice.

This cause arises because of disputed claims to the use of underground waters flowing from three artesian wells drilled on the land of the defendant David A. Brinkerhoff. The total flow from the wells is 1.1 cubic feet per second, or 411.75 acre feet during the irrigation season of 183 days. Plaintiffs claim 6/17 of the water, over and above 140 acre feet per season, conceded to defendant. The second amended complaint is for damages for deprivation of use of the water, and to have title quieted in plaintiffs for the amount of water claimed. Cross-complainants John Hansen and…