Sultzman v. Branham

This is a suit in equity to enjoin the obstruction of a private way over which the plaintiff claims easement of egress and ingress. Plaintiff and the defendant Branham own and occupy in person and by tenants, contiguous properties in the city of Hannibal, Missouri. Plaintiff holds her property under and by virtue of deeds executed to her grantors by Branham, who was the common source of title. The passageway in dispute was created by a lease executed by Branham to John B. Shepherd, June 12, 1876. The lease was subsequently assigned to the plaintiff. It is necessary to copy it as both…