Franklin V. Spooner, Robert R. Pardow and John C. Rued, Purchasers, and the Western Pacific Railroad Company: Agreement, Dated, 1916 (Classic Reprint)

Conveyance of the Western Pacific Railroad: Agreement of 1916 presents the transfer of rail lines and liabilities.

This is a detailed legal record of a sale and transfer of railways, franchises, and other property. It explains how the Special Master conveys assets to the Grantee and how Purchasers and other parties join the agreement, with protections for debts and liabilities.

• What you’ll read about: the scope of the railways and related property conveyed, including the main line from San Francisco to Salt Lake City and multiple companion lines.
• How liabilities are handled: the Grantee assumes certain unpaid liabilities, debts, and obligations, subject to court decrees.
• Lease and contract considerations: a six‑month window lets the Grantee decide whether to adopt leases or contracts tied to the property.
• Related details: the document covers trustees, receivers, and the sequencing of transfers among multiple parties.