Mullins v. Evans

The primary question in this case is whether royalties for the mining of coal, accruing after the death of .the lessor, pass as realty to the heirs at law of the lessor or as personalty to the surviving husband. The Chancellor determined the question in favor of the heirs at law and the husband, J. J. Evans, having died and the cause properly revived, his executors appeal. The administrator, C. T. A., of W. H. Teague, deceased, who was sued as trustee under the trust instrument hereinafter mentioned also appeals.-

The original bill was filed by Sallie Teague Mullins, a sister of Mary J. Evans,…