FRANK M. PARKER, Judge.
A restrictive covenant creates a negative easement constituting an interest in land. 3 Strong, N. C. Index 2d, Deeds, § 19, p. 277. A restrictive covenant whereby the beneficial use of land by the owner is restricted is an encumbrance within the covenant against encumbrances. 7 Thompson on Real Property, 1962 Replacement, Covenants, Deeds, § 8133, p. 272. 20 Am. Jur.2d, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, § 90, p. 653.
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