Nelson v. Teal

301 So.2d 51 (1974)

W. G. NELSON and Florence S. Nelson

v.

J. W. TEAL, Jr., et al.

SC 661.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

August 15, 1974.

Rehearing Denied September 12, 1974.

James E. Hart, Jr., Brewton, for appellants.

Caffey & Owens, Brewton, for appellees.

How does a purchaser at a tax sale of a mineral estate go into "possession" of the minerals? That is the question presented by this appeal.

Appellant, W. G. Nelson, purchased an undivided one-half interest in the oil, gas, and other minerals in property located in Escambia County on 7 June 1952. Subsequently, Nelson sold all of his interest in the…