New York Court of Appeals

Alfred Barkley, Appellant v. Nelson Wilcox, Respondent

October 4, 188186 N.Y. 140

Summary

The Court affirmed the lower court's judgment, holding that a landowner may lawfully fill his land for improvement even if it obstructs the natural flow of surface water onto an adjoining upper parcel, and that no cause of action arises from such obstruction.