Browning v. Grigsby

BLEIL, Justice.

Hugh Browning and others appeal a summary judgment favoring the Flemings. Jack Grigsby, the operator of a producing gas unit,- brought an interpleader joining two groups claiming royalty ownership as defendants. After hearing the motions for summary judgment, the trial court entered judgment favoring the Flemings, awarded $700.00 attorney’s fees to Grigsby, and denied Browning’s motion for summary judgment. The issues concern the trial court’s construction of a reservation in a deed and the award of attorney’s fees. We reverse and render judgment in favor of Browning and the…