Layman v. Ledgett

89 Wn.2d 906 (1978)

577 P.2d 970

GEORGE E. LAYMAN, ET AL, Petitioners,

v.

J.L. LEDGETT, ET AL, Respondents.

No. 44782.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

April 13, 1978.

John S. Moore, Velikanje, Moore & Shore, John Gavin, and Gavin, Robinson, Kendrick, Redman & Mays, for petitioners.

Barry J. Dahl and Walstead, Mertsching, Husemoen, Donaldson & Barlow, for respondents.

HOROWITZ, J.

This appeal concerns the nature and effect of a timber deed conveying cutting rights for a period of years. The question raised is to whom the uncut timber belongs after the expiration of the specified period when,…