States Oil Corporation v. Ward

Statement of the Case.

HARPER, C. J.

The agreed statement of facts shows: That the Central Texas Milling, Manufacturing & Land Company is the common source of title; that it executed the following instrument:

“C. T. M., M. &, Ld. Co. to M. B. Owen. Deed. “The State of Texas, County of Harris.

“Know all men by these presents: That the Central Texas Mining, Manufacturing & Land Company, in consideration of $1,920, paid and secured to be paid as follows: [Here is noted the cash payment and notes, executed by M. B. Owen] — have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant,…