East Washington Railway Co. v. Brooke

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• concluding that deed language “for railroad purposes ” limits scope of right-of-way
• concluding that deed language \for railroad purposes \limits scope of right-of-way
• holding a deed granting a strip of land “ ‘for railroad purposes’ ” was limited to “an easement for railway purposes and use only”
• noting Article 21’s “principle that the word ‘grant’ must be construed to pass all of the grantor’s interest unless there are indications otherwise” but concluding nevertheless that deed to railroad using term “grant” conveyed an easement
• noting Article 21's \principle that the word `grant' must be construed to pass all of the grantor's interest unless there are indications otherwise\ but concluding nevertheless that deed to railroad using term \grant\ conveyed an easement
• “right of way ... being a strip of land ... for railroad purposes”

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