In re Estate of Lols Jackson

The appellant-plaintiff in this case Ronald Wiltbank brought an action in trespass for flooding of his lands caused by the appellee-defendant Lyman Water Company backing up water by means of their dam. Plaintiff sought an injunction to restrain the defendant water company from any further flooding of plaintiffs land and asks damages for ruin done to the land. After a successful motion for change of venue from Apache County, trial was held in Navajo County on the issues of the case. Plaintiff rested and moved for a directed verdict which was denied. Defendant moved for a directed verdict which was granted.