CNX Gas Co. v. Rasnake

PRESENT: Lemons, Goodwyn, Millette, Mims, and Powell, JJ., and Russell and Koontz, S.JJ. CNX GAS COMPANY LLC OPINION BY v. Record No. 130306 SENIOR JUSTICE CHARLES S. RUSSELL January 10, 2014 JAMES RASNAKE, ET AL. FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RUSSELL COUNTY Michael L. Moore, Judge This appeal turns upon the interpretation of the language used by the grantor in a deed of bargain and sale. Facts and Proceedings The essential facts are undisputed. In 1887, Jacob Fuller and Mary Fuller, husband and wife, were the owners of a tract of land in Russell County containing 414 1/8 acres. By deed dated…