A deed conveying a right-of-way to a railroad for purposes of constructing a railway is generally construed as granting an easement rather than an estate in fee simple. Hanson Industries, Inc.'s predecessors-in-interest conveyed what was described as a "right-of-way" to the railroad. The question presented is whether the original grantors of the right-of-way intended to convey an easement or fee title...
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