2. The right of draining water through another map's land. This is an easement or servitude acquired by grant or prescription. Vide 3 Kent, Com. 436 7 Mann. & Gr. 354; Jus aguaeductus; Rain water; Stillicidium. A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United ...
Also, sometimes, the Easement or servitude (acquired by grant or prescription) that consists of the right to drain water through another's land. A number of states have drainage statutes in order to protect the welfare of the public. Such statutes provide for the construction of drains in are...