N. M. Long & Co. v. Cannon-Papanikolas Construction Co.

If the evidence would compel a finding that defendants’ drains had the effect of depleting plaintiffs’ water supply, as I think it would, then in my opinion plaintiffs were each entitled to damages therefor. I will first consider the question of whether plaintiffs are entitled to damages after *313a brief statement of some facts which should be kept in mind during this discussion. Then I will discuss whether the evidence would compel a finding that defendants’ drains depleted plaintiffs’ water supply.

Each of the three plaintiffs established an adjudicated right by appropriation and beneficial use…