Nicholls v. Healy

This case involves an action for possession of a narrow strip of land, located in Houghton County. In 1938 plaintiffs’ and defendants’ respective predecessors in title received, by deeds, parcels of land from a common grantor. Plaintiffs subsequently became owners and possessors of the interest of their predecessor in title, including a grant of easement over a portion of the real estate now owned by defendants. The easement was originally granted in the following terms:

“* * * a right-of-way five (5) feet in width along the south boundary of the premises herein-before described, together with…