Way v. Venus

By general warranty deeds dated July 7, 1923, R. H. Crump and wife, Lecie Crump, conveyed various tracts of land to appellant Way. The deeds each contain a reservation which reads: “It is hereby specially understood that the grantors herein reserve un-qualifiedly a three-fourths (%) undivided interest in all minerals of every hind and character, including oil, which may he found in the future on any of the lands described in this deed.”

Upon the same date. Crump and wife executed a power of attorney to Way reciting the deeds and reservation and reading further: “And, whereas, in order that it…