Barker v. Temple Lumber Co.

Eor a general statement of the case, reference is made to the opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals (298 S. W. 477). Writ of error was allowed, principally, upon assignment challenging decision that the instrument discussed in that opinion is without effect to convey a present interest.

1. The granting clause of the “power of attorney” is that grantors “have this day bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey * * * an undivided one-half interest in the above described tracts or parcels of land.” The “above described tracts or, parcels of • land” (it is…