Atlantic Refining Co. v. C. J. Beach

Atlantic Refining Company (hereafter referred to as Atlantic) brought suit to quiet title to its lease and mineral interest in certain real estate. The suit required construction of a conveyance denominated "Mineral Deed" as to whether it conveyed a 1/16 of the minerals in place, or 1/2 of the usual 1/8 royalty. This appeal is from a judgment interpreting the instrument as one conveying a royalty interest, construing the reservation in the grantor, and quieting the title to the various mineral interests based upon these constructions.