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