Carpenter v. Smith

The land in controversy was the community property of J. S. Smith and wife. Subsequent to the death of his wife, the following instrument was executed:

“Laredo, Tex., April 16, 1919.

“In consideration of 55.00 the receipt of which is acknowledged and other considerations, I transfer to S. J. Carpenter or assigns, all oil, gas and mineral rights of 1,300 acres, more or less, a body of land owned by me situated in Webb county, Texas, east of the Texas & Mexico Railroad at or near the station of Reiser. S. J. Carpenter or assigns have permission to build and -maintain on said land all necessary…