Eakins v. Drane

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Carroll

Affirming.

In 1908 F. M. Eakins and his wife sold and conveyed to H. A. Drane a tract of land containing 112% acres. The deed stipulated that,

“Grantors agree to release lien on the 62% acres of this land on the south end, and being the portion situated near Sebree, Ky., but do not release the coal or mineral under said 62% acres.”

It was further provided that Drane should erect a house on the place and keep the same insured, and that F. M. Eakins should carry a life policy on the life, of Drane for one or two thousand dollars to protect the deferred purchase…