Rieman v. Anderson

David and Francis Rieman, Dianne and Allen Christmann, Guy and Janice Weimer, and Richard Tebay (Appellants) sought a determination of their easement right to use the Nutting Ditch and its laterals, damages caused by interference with that right, and attorney fees. The Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, concluded that Appellants’ predecessor in interest had abandoned his ditch easement, and awarded attorney fees to Respondents. We affirm.

Appellants raise five issues on appeal:

1. Do Respondents have standing to raise abandonment?

2. Did the District Court err when it…