Downey v. Phelps

The lands involved in this suit are bottom lands in Mahaska County, lying adjacent to the South Skunk River, on the north side. The Skunk River was originally a crooked and tortuous stream. A drainage district was established in the territory in question, and a drainage ditch constructed, which created a comparatively straight channel for the river. The accompanying plat does not purport to be a correct map of the premises in controversy, but only a plat indicating the general situation, which may aid in understanding the question involved.

As is shown on the plat, the lands of the defendants…