City of Gering v. Jones

' This is an action to construe a deed from Julia Huffman to the City of Gering, Nebraska, under the provisions of section 25-21,150, R. R. S. 1943.

The sole question involved is whether or not the City of Gering, Nebraska, has the power to sell and convey a fee simple title absolute to certain lots which had theretofore been conveyed to the city, “for the use and benefit of the Citizens of the said City of Gering, Nebraska.”

The provisions of the' warranty deed, executed by Julia Huffman on March 5, 1927, for a consideration of $2,500 to the city, insofar as pertinent here are set out as…