Any farmer, mayordomo of acequia or other person having charge of irrigation or drainage waters, who, through neglect, oversight, carelessness or design, shall allow irrigation or drainage waters to flow upon any public highway, so as to hinder, delay or obstruct travel, or any person who, through neglect, oversight, carelessness or design shall allow water to flow from any reservoir, tank or watering trough upon any public highway, so as to hinder, delay or obstruct travel, shall be liable to any person, corporation or copartnership for any delay, deterioration or damage to any field, beast of burden, freight or commodity caused by reason of such water flowing upon the public highway.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 67-7-7

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.