Jenks v. Jenks

COLEMAN, Justice.

Respondents appeal from decree ordering the sale of a parcel of land, “Less all oil, gas and mineral rights,” for division of the proceeds of sale among the owners of the land.

Complainants and respondents claim title through a common ancestor, Bryant Henry Jenks, who acquired title by a deed from Dixie Mills Company dated October 27, 1894. The parcel contains 38% acres.

The bill of complaint was filed July 31, 1970. In the amended bill, complainants aver that Bryant Henry Jenks died intestate about sixty years ago; that his widow is now deceased; and that she was survived by…