Root v. Mackey

LAURANCE M. HYDE, Special Commissioner.

Action to determine title to real estate. The trial court found title in fee simple vested in plaintiffs and the defendants have appealed. We have jurisdiction because title to real estate is involved and appeal in this case was taken prior to January 1, 1972. § 3, Art. V, Constitution of Missouri, 1945, V.A.M.S. We affirm.

The land involved, 280 acres in Bates County, was- owned by H. P. Snow, who died in 1933. In 1927 he made a warranty deed to his two sons Sam H. Snow and J. Edgar Snow which stated:

“ * * * Grant, Bargain and Sell, Convey and Confirm,…