Diffused Water Flashcards
1
Q
Three types of rules for diffused water
A
Common Enemy Rule
Civil Law Doctrine
Reasonable Use Test
2
Q
What is the Common Enemy Rule?
A
A landowner has absolute freedom to direct water off of their property.
3
Q
What is the Civil Law Doctrine?
A
A landowner has strict liability for directing flow onto a neighbor’s land.
4
Q
What is the Reasonable Use Test?
A
Gravity of harm to plaintiff balanced against utility of defendant’s conduct.
