French v. Sparrow-Kroll Lumber Co.

On July 5, 1893, complainant, being the owner in fee of the northwest quarter of section 17, township 47 north, range 36 west, by a warranty deed conveyed to F. H. Begole, of Marquette, Mich., “all the pine timber situated and being ” upon said land. By said conveyance said Begole, his heirs or assigns, were granted “eight years in which to remove said pine timber,” and complainant expressly reserved “all pine timber standing and being upon the premises * * * at the expiration of eight years from the date hereof.” January 26, 1894, said Begole sold and conveyed said pine timber to Edward W.…