Dissenting opinion.
For majority opinion see
GARWOOD, Justice (dissenting).
To the extent that it opposes the distinction now drawn between mineral leases and deeds for purposes of the Duhig rule, I agree with Justice Smith's concurring opinion. He may well be correct also in saying that the theory of the instant decision runs counter to that of Benge v. Scharbauer, 152 Tex. 447,
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