Simpson v. Powell & Co.

Simpson, on October 17, 1917, conveyed by his warranty deed to his minor children a certain described tract of land. This deed contained these reservations, to wit: “The party of the first part hereby reserves for himself a life-interest in and to all property by this instrument conveyed, and the further right to sell and dispose of, in any manner, any or all of the timber on the lands conveyed herein, and to sell and dispose of any or all of the cattle in this instrument conveyed, or any increase thereof. The party of the first part makes this instrument as a deed, and it is his intention…