Cole v. Minor

This appeal involves the interpretation of a warranty deed and the oil, gas, and mineral rights thereby conveyed. The trial court awarded a 1/4 interest to the appellants and a 1/4 interest to the appellees. We reverse, holding that the appellants are entitled to a 1/2 interest.

The facts relevant to this controversy had their beginning in 1929 when D.C. Holloway and his wife deeded property to Ed Minor, reserving a 1/2 interest in the oil, gas, and mineral rights. In 1946, Minor and his wife conveyed the subject property to J. Tom Taylor by warranty deed containing the following language:

"Know…