Weekley v. Weekley

Fox, Judge:

This case comes to us from the Circuit Court of Jackson County, in which a bill of complaint in the nature of a bill of interpleader was filed, seeking the construction of a reservation “of gas, oil and mineral right, during his natural life”, in a tract of sixty-two acres of land, conveyed by the plaintiff to the principal • defendant. The demurrer to the bill was sustained, and the questions raised on demurrer are certified to this Court.

The plaintiff, U. G. Weekley, conveyed to his son, H. E. Weekley, a tract of sixty-two acres of land by deed undated, but acknowledged April 2,…