Newcomb v. Chapman

WELCH, Justice.

This action was brought by defendant in error, Chapman, to quiet title to all the mineral interests in and to certain described lands in Carter County, and to set aside a tax deed to said property. Judgment was in favor of said defendant in error, and plaintiff in error Thomas P. Newcomb prosecutes this appeal.

The sole question presented by this appeal is, whether Chapman, the former owner of the fee-simple title to real estate, in possession of the same, after purchasing a quitclaim deed from grantee of tax deed holder covering the surface and one-half mineral interest, is…