Continental Oil Company v. Doornbos

STEPHENSON, Justice.

This action was brought in trespass to try title and for reformation of a deed because of mutual mistake. Trial was by jury and judgment was rendered for plaintiffs based upon the findings of the jury.

April 23, 1945, Continental Oil Company, hereinafter called defendant, conveyed' by deed to C. Doornbos approximately 1800 acres located in Jefferson County, Texas. Such deed reserved and excepted four royalty interests as follows:

1. A reservation of %2nd of production by San Antonio Loan & Trust Company in its deed to Continental dated January 25, 1942.

2. A royalty of 542nd…