Opinion ID: 1258376
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: substantive error

Text: The issue as to the location of the 3/4-inch tap bears directly upon the quantity of water delivered, which is necessarily related to the water pressure derived from the location of the tap. Because of the ambiguity of the reservation in the deed, the parties should be allowed to present evidence as to the manner in which the location of the 3/4-inch tap would affect the quantity and pressure of water. The final determination of the location of the 3/4-inch tap should take into account the reasonable amount of water pressure necessary for culinary and domestic purposes. In determining what the reasonable quantity and pressure should be, the court should consider as one factor the historical use and location of the tap. [6] To the extent that the trial court ruled on Cornish's motion to amend without notice to Kollers and allowed Cornish unfettered discretion with regard to placement of the 3/4-inch tap, it erred. We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion. HOWE, Associate C.J., and STEWART, DURHAM and ZIMMERMAN, JJ., concur.