Nebraska v. Wyoming (325 U.S. 589)

by William O. Douglas

United States Supreme Court

325 U.S. 589

STATE OF NEBRASKA  v.  STATE OF WYOMING et al. (UNITED STATES, Intervener).

 Argued: March 5, 6, 7, 1945. --- Decided: June 11, 1945

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Bill in equity by the State of Nebraska against the State of Wyoming for a determination of the equitable share of the States of Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado in the waters of the North Platte river and for an injunction restraining the alleged wrongful diversions, wherein the State of Colorado filed an answer, together with a cross-bill against the State of Nebraska and the State of Wyoming praying for an equitable apportionment between the states, and wherein the United States of America intervened. The State of Colorado moved to dismiss the suit and a special master was appointed and exceptions were filed to his report.

Mr. Paul F. Good, of Lincoln, Neb., for complainant.

Mr. W. J. Wehrli, of Casper, Wyo., for defendant State of Wyoming.

Mr. Jean S. Breitenstein, of Denver, Colo., for defendant State of Colorado.

Mr. Frederic L. Kirgis, of Denver, Colo., for the United States, intervenor.

Mr. Justice DOUGLAS delivered the opinion of the Court.

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