Vannerberg v. Anderson

Mr. Justice S medley

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The title to the minerals in 240 acres of land in Wharton County is the subject of controversy in this case. The trial court rendered judgment in favor of petitioners, who were plaintiffs. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed that judgment and rendered judgment that petitioners take nothing by their suit, except that they shall have all royalties accruing from any mineral lease of the land until the royalties paid amount to $10,000.00. 202 S. W. (2d) 272.

The facts are undisputed. Evidenced by documents and by respondent’s formal admissions…