Watkins v. Siler Logging Co.

Beals, J. —

Prior to 1932, Great Northern Power Company, a Washington corporation, owned a tract of real estate in Snohomish county, upon which was located a stand of timber. March 31, 1932, the power company entered into a contract with H. S. Boyden, whereby Boyden acquired the right to cut and remove the timber. The contract provided that Boyden should remove the timber within two years from the date of the contract, and that “all timber remaining upon said premises at the expiration of said two year period shall be and remain the property of” the power company. The power company thereafter…