Knapp v. Crawford

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Scott, C. J.

Two points are presented by this appeal. The first arises upon the construction of two written instruments, similar in form, conveying rights in certain real estate. The appellants contend that said instruments granted a fee simple title to the lands described and that the provisions contained in said *525instruments regarding their termination upon certain contingencies specified were mere personal covenants upon the part of appellant Knapp, while the respondents contend that said instruments created only an easement in said lands for the…