Neil Edward Richmond, Mary Richmond Clark and James B. Richmond v. T.N. Wells and Vicki Wells

OPINION

JIM R. WRIGHT, Chief Justice.

Because, in this declaratory judgment action, there was a genuine issue of material fact as to whether T.N. Wells and Vicki Wells were bona fide purchasers of a mineral interest, the trial court erred when it granted the Wellses’ motion for summary judgment. For reasons stated in this opinion, the trial court did not err when it denied the motion for summary judgment filed by Neil Edward Richmond, Mary Richmond Clark, and James B. Richmond. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

The Richmonds, by warranty deed, conveyed certain property to John D.…