Cole v. Mott

JONES, Judge.

Plaintiffs seek damages for loss of their soybean crops due to flooding on July 8, 1975, allegedly caused by defendant’s levees which obstructed plaintiffs’ natural drain. Plaintiffs also seek an injunction ordering the removal of the levees obstructing the natural drain, or alternatively, ordering defendants to provide drainage through the levee system. The trial court awarded plaintiffs judgment for damages to their crops, but denied the injunctive relief. Expert witness fees of $600 were awarded plaintiffs. Defendant appeals and plaintiffs answer. We grant injunctive relief…