Judkins v. Elliott
California Supreme Court Aug 30, 1886 No. No. 9975Published
Synopsis
Waters.—An Appropriator of Water on United States Public Lands is Entitled to the use of the same, as against one who subsequently acquires title to the land from the government.1
By the COURT. The case shows that the water in controversy, while situate upon public land of the United States, was appropriated by the plaintiff prior to acquisition by defendant of any right or title from the government to the land upon which the water is situate.
Judgment and order affirmed.
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