Vawter v. Newman

Citations

• 74 Kan. 290
• 86 P. 135
• 1906 Kan. LEXIS 56

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Conveyances — Gift — Estate Conveyed. — Construction of Deed. In the construction of a deed of land to determine whether it conveys to the grantee.title in fee simple or a life-estate, with remainder to his children, the deed being intended as a gift of the land, not only the language of every part of the deed but the relationship of the parties, and especially the purpose of the donor, should be considered.</p> <p>2. - Intention of Donor. The donor may do what he pleases with his own, and in the construction of his deed effect should if possible be given to his evident intent therein, as derived from the language used.</p>