Merritt v. Ash Grove Lime & Portland Cement Co.

This is an action in tort for damages to leasehold for the destruction of lakes in sandpits used in hatching rainbow trout, and for the value of fish destroyed by overflow of the Platte river near Louisville, Nebraska, caused by obstruction and damming the flow of the river by the defendant. A judgment was entered upon the verdict in the sum of $4,000. Motion for new trial overruled. Defendant appeals.

The amended petition charges that the Ash Grove Lime & Portland Cement Company, a corporation, which will hereinafter be called the defendant, has its principal place of business northeast of…