Legal Opinion
French v. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Texas Supreme Court
Decided May 11, 1995No. 94-0377PublishedCited by 85 opinions
1Opinion of the Court 1
ON Application for Writ of Error to the Court of Appeals for the Eighth District of Texas
2Opinion of the Court · EnochJustice Enoch
The controversy in this ease is over the size of an interest conveyed by a mineral deed. Grantee’s successor-in-interest claims to own a royalty interest equal to the value of 1/656.17 of all oil and gas produced from the entire tract of land involved. Grantor’s successors-in-interest contend that the deed conveyed only a 1/656.17 portion of the royalty to be paid by the lessor. We agree with the grantor’s successors-in-interest and consequently affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.
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3Cases cited8 opinions
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