Napier v. Decatur Lumber Co.

On October 1G, 1918, Mrs. Lula Napier sold and conveyed to the Decatur Lumber Company “ all of the timber which may be used for any legitimate purpose, including sawmilling and turpentining,” upon certain parcels and lots of land. Following the description of the parcels and lots the lease provided: “It is further agreed that as Decatur Lumber Company cut over any of the lands herein mentioned, that the possession of the same shall be returned . to Mrs. Lula Napier as soon as the same are cut over.” A further provision of the lease is as follows: “ All right to remove timber or turpentine…