Terrell v. Graham

RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.

This case involves the construction and effect of instruments of conveyance.

Nellie Graham sought to quiet title against E. H. Richardson and Frank Terrell to an undivided one-half interest in 121¼ acres of land located in Erath County, Texas. Trial before the court resulted in a judgment for Graham. Only Terrell appeals. We reverse and render.

E. H. Richardson and H. R. Richardson by deed dated January 26, 1945, became the owners as tenants in common of the land in controversy. On or about March 10, 1969, the brothers executed separate instruments, which were in the form…