Martin v. Knight

275 So.2d 117 (1973)

James C. MARTIN, Jr.

v.

Mrs. W. S. KNIGHT a/k/a Sallie S. Knight.

SC 26.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

February 15, 1973.

Rehearing Denied April 5, 1973.

Howell, Johnston, Langford & Finkbohner and John L. Lawler, Mobile, for appellant.

Edward P. Turner, Jr., Chatom, for appellee.

COLEMAN, Justice.

The respondent appeals from a decree for complainant in a proceeding for declaratory decree to determine the owner of a certain interest in the oil, gas, and minerals in, on, and under certain land in Choctaw County.

Determination of the issue presented requires consideration of two deeds. The…