DUHIG RULE

Duhig  rule.Oil  &  gas.  A  rule  of  title  interpretation  developed  to  deal  with  the  common

problem  of  overconveyance  of  fractional  interests by  giving  priority  to  the  granted  interest  over

the reserved interest. Duhig v. Peavy-Moore Lumber Co., Inc., 144 S.W.2d 878 (Tex. 1940). • The

rule is not accepted in all states and is generally limited to conveyances by warranty deed. [Blacks Law 8th]