International Lumber Co. v. Staude
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Koochiching county to determine adverse claims to certain timber. The case was tried before MeClenahan, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of- defendants. From an order denying its motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed. From an order denying their motion for a new trial, defendants Frank P. Sheldon and Claribel S. Sheldon appealed.
1Opinion of the Court
Lees, C.
Appeal from orders denying a new trial in an action brought to determine adverse claims to timber in Koochiching county, Minnesota.
The controversy in this action is over the construction of a deed executed by Sheldon and his wife to the Felthous Land Company, May 5, 1904. The material portions of the deed are as follows:
The grant is made “subject * * * to the incumbrances, limitations and reservations hereinafter specified.”
"Following the description is a clause reading as .follows: “It is understood that the timber upon a large portion of said lands has been sold by parties * * * who…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Grafton v. . MoirNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Witt v. St. Paul & Northern Pacific Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1888
- Kiser v. McLeanWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1910
- St. Anthony Falls Water-Power Co. v. City of MinneapolisSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1889
- Elsea v. AdkinsIndiana Supreme Court · 1905
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