Opinion ID: 2132966
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Heading: Riparian Law

Text: Because the County is under no obligation to clear the obstructed ditch, our common law of riparian rights dictates who has this duty. See Moody v. Van Wechel, 402 N.W.2d 752, 757 (Iowa 1987); Oak Leaf Country Club, Inc. v. Wilson, 257 N.W.2d 739, 745 (Iowa 1977); Ditch v. Hess, 212 N.W.2d 442, 448 (Iowa 1973); Braden v. Bd. of Supervisors, 261 Iowa 973, 976-77, 157 N.W.2d 123, 125 (1968); Eppling v. Seuntjens, 254 Iowa 396, 401, 117 N.W.2d 820, 823 (1962). Although Fishers were joined as an indispensable party, the issue of the rights and obligations between Fishers and Koenigs was not litigated before or decided by the district court. As such, we do not rule on this issue.