Everett v. Hydraulic Flume Tunnel Co.

Citations

• 23 Cal. 225

Syllabus

<p>If the owners of a ditch or flume for the conveyance of water erect a dam above mining claims, and the claims are afterwards damaged by reason of the breaking of the dam, its owners are not liable for the damages, if it was constructed with that reasonable care which prudent men would use, and no negligence is shown in its care and management.</p>