Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Burlington Northern, Inc.

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• noting ambiguity to be construed against grantor when determining the scope of a mineral right
• “If the court is uncertain of the parties’ intentions after considering [parol evidence,] it should then be guided by the rule that ambiguous language in a deed should be construed to resolve the doubt against the grantor.”

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