CHRISLAW v. CLINTON


23 Wis.2d 206 (1964)

CHRISLAW and others, Respondents, v. VILLAGE OF CLINTON, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

March 31, 1964.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there were briefs by Geffs, Geffs, Block & Geffs of Janesville, and oral argument by Jacob Geffs.

For the respondents there was a brief by Wickhem, Consigny & Sedor of Janesville, and oral argument by Gilbert D. Sedor.


HALLOWS, J.

We consider the trial court must be reversed on the ground the defendant village has acquired a right to use the drain across the plaintiffs' land by virtue of sec. 144.05, Stats.

The state board of health has general supervision and control of sewerage systems and refuse disposal in order to protect the public health and comfort. The important problem of disposing of industrial and urban waste and sewage has been met by the legislature deciding...

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