Opinion ID: 1707639
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Heading: The Waite Conveyance.

Text: On April 25, 1973, the Nalls conveyed by warranty deed lots 10 and 11 of the Stately Pines Subdivision to Robert R. Waite and his wife, Margie N. Waite. The deed, which was prepared by the Nalls, contained the following language: Oil and mineral rights reserved by former owners. On July 30, 1975, the Waites executed an oil, gas, and mineral lease to Clifford O. Rudder. On April 26, 1983, Rudder assigned his interest in the lease to Relco, Inc. On January 4, 1984, the Waites and Relco, Inc., sued the Nalls and Exxon to quiet title to the undivided ½ mineral interest in lots 10 and 11. The Nalls and Exxon filed an answer and a counterclaim to quiet title to lots 10 and 11. The Waites claim the undivided ½ royalty interest, and Relco claims the undivided ½ working interest in lots 10 and 11. However, the Nalls also claim the undivided ½ royalty interest, and Exxon also claims the undivided ½ working interest in lots 10 and 11.