The question raised in this case is whether owners of an irrigation canal are subject to a standard of reasonable care under the circumstances or some higher standard in determining liability for damages resulting from the failure of a headgate on the canal. The district court held that the standard to be applied was that of negligence, that is, ordinary care under the circumstances. The district court...
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