Selman v. Bristow

MOORE, Justice.

Plaintiffs, E. L. Bristow and wife, Lena Bristow, brought this suit against defendants, R. E. Selman and wife, Nettie Sel-man, to determine ownership of the mineral rights in, to and under a 92.2 acre tract of land situated in Henderson County, Texas. Jeff Austin, who the record shows to be a joint tenant with the Bristows, was made an involuntary plaintiff in the case.

Plaintiffs Bristow and Austin allege that they purchased the 92.2 acre tract of land from Mrs. A. Mae Weeden, et al. on January 21, 1941. That in the deed to them, Mrs. A. Mae Weeden, et al. reserved 14th of the…