Solar Salt Co. v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.

The only difference I can see between this case and the case of Morton International, I He. v. Southern Pacific, cited in the main opinion, is that plaintiff Solar here makes the contention that the defendant’s construction of the causeway has created a nuisance under Section 73-Id — 2(a), U.C.A.1953, which defines pollution:

“Pollution” means such contamination, or other alteration of the physical, chemical or biological properties, of any waters of the state, ... as will create a nuisance or render such waters harmful or detrimental or injurious to . . . industrial . . . uses ....

The correct…