Inland Steel Co. v. Isaacs

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

The appellee, Dewey Isaacs, recovered a judgment for $500 against the appellant, Inland Steel Company, for damages to property caused by overflow of water released and drained from its mines and the pollution of a stream. The principal defense is that the company had the right under contract and also as an upper riparian owner to do what was done. Erroneous instructions and excessive verdict are also argued as grounds for reversal of the judgment.

The appellant is engaged in extensive mining operations in Floyd County.. The main, entries…