City of Perryton v. Steed

COLLINGS, Justice.

This is a suit for permanent damages to real property. Gene E. Steed is owner of Section number 1186, Block 43, H. & T. C. Ry. Co. Survey in Ochiltree County situated approximately two miles northeast of Perryton, Texas. The City of Perryton constructed a drainage project and channel for the purpose of alleviating flooding conditions within its City limits which channel empties into a natural draw at a point approximately one and a half miles from Steed’s property. The natural draw then empties into a large playa lake situated on Sections 1186 and 1187 which is located…