Well

1, n.

An artificial excavation and erection in and upon land, which necessarily includes and comprehends the substantial occupation and beneficial enjoyment of the whole premises on which it is situated.' A person has a right to dig a well on his land for water for his own use, although the effect may be to dry up the spring of a neighbor. But if he acts in bad faith, he may be liable in damages.* Making dry a well by taking lands for a public use constitutes an element of damages for which compensation must be made.* See Appendage; Grant; Land; Water. S, adv. Agreeably, suitable, adequately, fully; properly, legally. ' Thus, a demurrer admits such facts as are well pleaded, that is, properly pleaded.' A bill may well be brought as an original bill.'' A power is sometimes said to be well executed.' A jur.y is sworn to well and truly tiy the issue. Well knowing charges knowledge in a defendant to an action on the case.

See Bad, 2;