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View Entry 1875 Abraham Stoffle v. Joseph B. Palmer Sullivan Property Dispute

Palmer bought an island on the south fork of the Holston River, in order to build a mill. This land cut into Stoffle's land, whom the tract was purchased from. Palmer was meant to pay for any trees he cut down, but not for the ones left standing. The two were in disagreement about the use and boundaries of property once building commenced.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 2a 71 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Adaline Hull v. William E. Jones, et al. Sullivan Estate Dispute

Case involves multiple debt disputes. Brief only. Rest of case in ET 1693.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 67 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Aetna Casualty & Surety Company v. Arthur C. Vires et al. Sullivan Insurance Disputes

Additional defendants: Robert B. Barker, guardian, and Lee Vires. Plaintiff became surety of Vires on his guardianship bond, but Vires was removed and Barker appointed in his stead. Barker claimed that plaintiff was liable to him for $20,000. Plaintiff sought an account of both guardianships, that the court ratify all investments made by Vires, & that all loans be appraised. Exhibits include: receipts and U.S. War Department scans (enlistment, physical exams). Lee Vires served in WWI. 3 folders.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1266 481 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 Alice Davenport v. J. D. Baumgardner, et al. Sullivan Deed Dispute

Additional Defendant: D. E. Briscoe.

 East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 712 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Adam Booker, et al. v. Carson Booker, et al. Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainants: David R. Vance, Elizabeth Vance, Tirritha J. Blevins, R. E. Lee Booker, William Blevins, Nancy J. Blevins. Additional Defendants: George Booker, E. H. Gray. Complainants are the heirs of J. T. Booker, dec.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 736 283 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 Alfred McPhatridge & Wife Sarah McPhatridge v. James Gregg & Robert Scott, exe. Of Francis Hodge, dec., et al. Sullivan Estate Dispute

Sarah McPhatridge, widow of Francis Hodge who died in 1863. Alfred and Sarah McPhatridge tried to see last will and testament but were told they were burned up by a raiding party during the war. Sarah and their infant child were paid $500 each in Confederate money. Sarah dissented the will and seeks: a dower of 1/3 of all Hodge's real estate, including the house, a year's allowance, an 1/8 share of the personal property or its value in money, and the value of the growing crop.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1195 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Andrew Gibson v. Martin Roller & Peter Yoakley, Sheriff Sullivan Debt Dispute

In 1859, the plaintiff purchased from the defendant 760 bushels of wheat at 85 cents per bushel and agreed by contract to split profits with the defendant should the flour be sold at $5 per barrel. The plaintiff later executed 4 notes of unknown amounts to the defendant per the contract. The defendant later filed a bill against the plaintiff for a debt, but the plaintiff states the executed notes covered the amount agreed upon. The bill is a response in that the plaintiff should be credited $280 for debt

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1206 135 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Abram Fleenor Sr. v. Henry Lorts Sullivan Land, Contract Dispute

Fleenor bought a tract of land from Lorts, who he accused of misrepresenting the northwest property line of the land holding.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1650 151 Order A Copy
View Entry 1855 Barcroft Beaver & Co. v. John Lynn Sullivan Debt Dispute

Barcroft [Bearcroft] Beaver & Co. (partnership in Philadelphia, PA, comprised of Stacy B. Barcroft, Thomas Beaver, John H. March, Wetheral Lee, Thomas S. Foster & Samuel T. Curley) claimed Lynn owed the firm $1069.28. Lynn apparently owed money to other Philadelphia merchants as well. Thomas Tittsworth was trustee of deed of trust that Lynn executed to convey land for Tittsworth to hold in trust for satisfaction of his various debts.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1165 71 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 B. W. Rutherford v. Fidelity Bank & Trust Company Sullivan Debt Dispute

Rutherford got a loan from Fidelity for $1500 and purchased 47.78 acres of land in Sullivan County for M. D. Arnold and J. Harry Price. Initially Rutherford failed to comply to the terms of the loan which included purchasing fire insurance for the property. Fidelty Bank sought to foreclose on the property and the loan because the terms of the loan were not met.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1556 331 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 B. N. Pendleton v. Auto Sales& Service Company Sullivan Contract Dispute and Damages

Contract for a new Plymouth coupe car.

 East Range: 8 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 857 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 B. F. Price v. William F. Wilkerson, et al. Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Other defendants: Wife of William F. Wilkerson [unnamed]; Hiram Brown; Alexander Brown. Price acted as stayor to A. T. Wilson in case brought by executors of William R. Cowan. 70-acre tract of land owned by Price was sold to satisfy Wilson's debt. Land was bought by Hiram & Alexander Brown, who sold it to wife of William F. Wilkerson. Wilkerson's claimed ownership of the 70-acre tract as well as another 8-acre tract owned by Price. Price claimed they got sheriff's deed to other tract through fraud.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1658 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 C. H. Slack, et al. v. the Mayor & Aldermen of the City of Bristol Sullivan Election Dispute

Case incomplete: briefs only. Case concerns the South Atlantic and Ohio Railroad Company and John M. Bailey. Case of action: the validity of a referendum held by the city about the construction of railroad. Also see ET 1878 for additional case pages.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1086 246 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 Catherine Harkins v. William F. Buller et al Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Plaintiff is the widow of Roland Harkins. Her father Michael Hickman (dec.) gave her a tract of land in Sullivan County. Her brother Peter (dec.) suggested a trade of their two adjoining lands and a conveyance was made and the trade took place before his death. It was sold to the defendant to pay off debts of Hickman's estate. Since no new deeds were made for the trade of land, the defendant, who lived on the one property for 7 years, then attempted to eject Harkins from the one tract to the other.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1157 93 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 Charles Rockhold v. William D. Blevins et al. Sullivan Estate Dispute

Additional documents located in ET 5. Document also includes the related case of Blevin and Rockhold admr. v. John A. Murphy. Additional defendants: Thomas Rockhold Jr., Leander Dryden, John R. Dulong, Robert P. Rhea and J.A. Murphy. Blevins and Rockhold Jr. are the admrs. of Thomas Rockhold's estate and the additional defendants are their sureties.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1218 233 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 Charles Rockhold v. William D. Blevins & Thomas Rockhold Jr. Sullivan Estate Dispute

Opinion only. Additional documents located in ET 1218

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 68 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1944 Cubie Barnes v. The Prudential Insurance Co. of America Sullivan Insurance Disputes East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 271 222 Order A Copy
View Entry 1945 C. G. Rogers et al. v. T. W. Rogers et ux. Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Laura Rogers, Emma Feathers, Albert Feathers, Susie Rogers, Etta Mercer, G. R. Mercer, Susie Offield, Lucille Rogers, Nellie Rogers, Thurman Rogers, Margaret Rogers. Additional Defendants: unnamed wife of T. W. Rogers.

 East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 304 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 Cooper Corporation v. Arthur P. Slaughter Sullivan Debt Dispute

Cooper Corp. seeking to recover debt of $233.91 from plaintiff, who purchased tires, tubes & other stock from the Rubber Products Co. Rubber Products Co. a debtor of Cooper Corp.; its owners had since closed business in TN & moved to FL. Plaintiff seeking to prove that defendant purchased the merchandise in violation of the Bulk Sale Law.

 East Range: 8 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 925 89 Order A Copy
View Entry 1940 Daisy Roller v. Robert Burrow Jr. exe. et al. Sullivan Contract Dispute and Damages

Additional Defendants: Charles Dermid, admrs. of John D. Thomas dec. Plaintiff and deceased had an agreement in which she would be compensated for taking care of deceased. She is seeking payment under this understood agreement. 4 folders. Includes county court minutes.

 East Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 322 835 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 D. N. Hall v. A. J. Hall Sullivan Estate Dispute

Additional defendant S. N. Hall dec., Henry Hodge and Mary Hodge. S. N. Hall dec. left is will to be carried out by the defendant who was named his executor. The plaintiff stated that the defendant did not fulfill his duties and was seeking the items Left to him. The plaintiff also stated that if any of the land was already sold then the money from the sale should be his. All records of the original will were lost during the Civil war. 4 folders

 East Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1742c 1043 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 Daniel D. Morrell et al.v. Alexander Cawood et al; Benjamin Webb et al.v. Daniel D. Morrell et al Sullivan Debt Dispute

Additional plaintiffs and defendants listed in file. Heirs and creditors of M. Massengill (dec.) are made part of the defendants. Plaintiff states that he purchased a tract of land for $1,860 from Cawood for which he paid in part and executed a note for the exchange of the land title. Plaintiff also states that he overpaid on various summed notes. Cawood was sold the land by B. Webb and the debt was transferred to the plaintiff.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1249 172 Order A Copy
View Entry 1822 David Shaver v. Michael Deckard, et al. Sullivan Debt Dispute

Additional Defendants: Henry Catron and Joseph Newland.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 60 317 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Daisy L. Cross et al.v. American National Bank et al. Sullivan Estate Dispute

This case deals with a dispute over the settlement of the estate of J.M Cross. Daisy L. Cross is his widow.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1103 237 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 Edward Dermid, et al. v. Mrs. Emma K. Janes Sullivan Estate Dispute

Additional Complainants: Charles Dermid, Mrs. Mae Harper, Mrs. Reba Dermid Lewis, admx. of Mrs. M. M. Dermid, dec.

 East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 712 67 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 E. P. & Alice Ketron v. W. B. Hale et al Sullivan Land and Title Dispute East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 758 139 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 E. Lynn Minter, admr. Of James Castle v. Guy Castle Sullivan Estate Dispute

James Castle died intestate. E. Lynn Minter was appointed administrator of his estate. Guy Castle took possession of a horse which E. Lynn Minter argues he is not entitled to.

 East Range: 8 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 845 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 E. A. Millard v. J .K. Haucher Sullivan Deed Dispute

This case involves a dispute over a deed for a 5000 acre tract of mountain land in Sullivan County of which the plaintiff and defendant shared equal ownership. The plaintiff claimed he paid more than half the purchase price for his half of the land. Majority of case (321 of 346 pages) in box ET 1800.

 East Range: 19 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1083 346 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 Ernest Watson v. North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. Sullivan Insurance Disputes

Plaintiff sued to collect benefits plus penalty due under the terms of an insurance policy that was issued to his first cousin, Vivian Watson, and of which he is he beneficiary. Defendant denies any liability on grounds that the insured stated falsely that she was in good health when she applied for the policy & when the policy was delivered, when in fact she was seriously ill at the time.

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1032 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 Farmers Bank of Sullivan County, et al. v. W. S. Manis, et al Sullivan Deed Dispute East Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 979 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1944 Grover Trent v. L. E. Culbertson Sullivan Rent Dispute East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 304 73 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 G. W. Hammitt, et al. v. H. C. Jackson Sullivan Property Dispute

Incomplete case: Affirmation of lower court decree. Also named: E. A. Shipley.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1089 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Glens-Falls Insurance Company v. Twin City Junk Company Sullivan Insurance Disputes

Add. Material in ET 1415. Plaintiff are partners doing business under the firm name of Twin City Junk Company. sued the def. for $1,900.00 for in 1931, the pla. were the owners of a truck on which they held an insurance policy with the defendant against accidents, including fires. The truck was destroyed by fire and its actual value at the time was the $1,900.00, which the policy should cover, but the defendants are refusing to pay. Suing for an additional 25% penalty provided by statute.

 East Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1439 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 George Hobbs v. Susan Hobbs Sullivan Land and Title Dispute East Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 33 103 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 George McCrary, et al. v. Elkanah Boling, et al. Sullivan Deed Dispute

Deed for two tracts of land: 85 acres, 135 acres both executed by defendant E. Boling for Annie (Weaver) Beeler , dec. 1879; 30 Dec. 1878. Two tracts of land valued at $4,000. Defendant Elkanah Boling was an illegitimate child of Patsy Boling, who was daughter of one of Annie Beeler's sisters. Plaintiffs: William Richardson, Mariah Richardson, George McCrary, M. H. McCrary, J. J. Duncan, & Catharine Duncan. See also ET 1987.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 99 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 George E. Stone v. Sam Massood, Ollie Shadeed & Chris Martin Sullivan Lease Dispute East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 289 138 Order A Copy
View Entry 1940 Grace Fain v. James Davis et al. Sullivan Deed Dispute

Additional Defendants: T. C. Phillips, W. T. Hassell, C. C. Tate, Mrs. J. M. Cassell. 2 folders.

 East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 293 372 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 George P. Roller v. B. K. Bright, et ux. Sullivan Property Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Mrs. B. K. Bright, Mrs. Nannie Hawk. The case deals with easement, riparian rights, pipe lines, and water usage. The case is large and has been placed in 2 folders.

 East Range: 8 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 928 377 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Green v. Broyles Sullivan Estate Dispute

Reuban Broyles died leaving his estate to his brothers and his children. This case was brought as a dispute between the brothers and Elizabeth Broyles who married and became Green.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1169 130 Order A Copy
View Entry 1856 George W. Roller v. Mark W. Harper Sullivan Personal Property Dispute

Roller, plaintiff, and Harper, defendant, had agreed to swap horses. Harper's bay gilding was lame with one leg swollen and stiff whereas Roller's bay gilding was a fine draft horse. Harper needed a better horse for trip to Virginia but Roller refused to swap for the lame horse. Roller agreed to exchange on condition if horse got better while Harper made trip. Horse died possibly from snake bite. Harper refused to return Roller's horse. Roller charges Harper is cheating him out of his horse.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1173 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 H. C. Gibbons for the use of William J. Betterton v. John McCrowell Sullivan Debt Dispute

McCrowell, carpenter, worked for Betterton on house in Bristol, TN. Betterton (Knoxville liquor & tobacco dealer) sued McCrowell for debt owed for items bought from Betterton's store, W.J. Betterton & Bros Store House, but McCrowell says Betterton still owed him for work on house. McCrowell says if he ever bought from store, he always pd for what he got; only other dealings w/Betterton: purchase of grindstone in 1860 (for which he pd). Transcript references General Stoneman's raid on Bristol in Dec 1864.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1241 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Henry Miller v. Preston Hobbs, Abe Hobbs, et al. Sullivan Property Dispute

Land dispute in 2nd Dist., Sullivan Co. relative to previous allegation of damages resulting from grass fire that destroyed a barn owned by D. W. Crumley. Defendants offered to purchase disputed farm properties. Crumley was at advanced age and agreed to land deal, however deed of conveyance was never finalized or paid. Defendants: Preston Hobbs, Abe Hobbs (both of Sullivan Co., TN), Samuel McChesney (Washington Co., VA), and D. W. Crumley (Washington Co., TN).

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1659 197 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 Isaac King et al. v. Thomas Dyer et al. Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Susan Dyer, David Dyer, John Dyer, John S. Dyer, John S. Dyer, Catherine Dyer, Isabella Dyer, Martin Dyer, Nora Dyer, Mary Dyer, and children and heirs of William Dyer, dec. Additional Defendants: Gertrude Allison, Carl Allison, Samuel Dyer, Andrew Emmott, and too many more to list. The suit was filed to settle the parties' interest in certain lands of the estate of Alexander Dyer, dec.

 East Range: 19 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1929 356 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Isaac A. Nichols v. Lanier Bros. & W. N. Malone Sullivan Deed Dispute

Nichols is variously spelled as Nickels, Nickles. Lanier Bros. is a firm operated by B. Lanier & John W. Setz. Nichols issued a note to Malone for a plot of land and house in Bristol. Malone transferred the note to Lanier Bros. Co. Malone issued Nichols a deed on the note, but it was never registered. Lanier Bros. brought suit on the note. Malone is indebted to Geo. W. Sells. Nichols is willing to pay any outstanding debts, but wants to prevent lien placed on the property in Sells v. Malone.

 East Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1685 200 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 James H. Rutherford, et al. v. Levi Moore, et al. & William Moore v. James H. Rutherford Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Illegitimate child claiming property inheritance rights. Defendants: James H. Rutherford, Thomas Moore, Isaac Moore. William Moore, died intestate. Dispute over two tracts of land near Bristol. Defendants: Levi Moore, Polly Smith, Robert Moore, Isaac Moore, Margaret Moore, Susan Goodman, Polly Goodman, Margaret Sallie Goodman, James Moore, William Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Sarah Moore, Joseph Moore, Lucy Moore.

 East Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 31 108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 J. Frank Torbett v. William Torbett, et al Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defts. J. K., R. L. & Ellie Torbett, et al. Plntff. son of James Torbett, decd. In 1880 plntff. bought 21 acres from his father & paid for the land with 2 years of work on father's farm. James Torbett died insane ca. 30 June 1882, before he could deed property to plntff. Before his death Torbett also sold same property to William Torbett, who bought it knowing about plntff.'s arrangement & James Torbett's mental condition. Plntff. asked court to void sale & sell property to satisfy recovery.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1864 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 J. S. M. McDonough v. James Porter et al. Sullivan Taxation Disputes

Final Decree only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 99 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1940 J. W. Bond& Bonnie Bond v. W. A. Allen Chevrolet, Inc., et al.. Sullivan Deed Dispute

Additional Defendants: Allen Motors, Inc.

 East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 294 110 Order A Copy
View Entry 1948 John S. Peoples v. Jane Hagaman et al. Sullivan Deed Dispute

Additional Defendants: John M. Hagaman, Ruth Carmack, Ralph Hagaman. Cause of Action: Boundary line is disputed.

 East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 302 136 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 J. T. Smith v. L. M. Stuffle & wife, et al Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Plaintiff entered "a motion for a receiver to take charge of the land in controversy" due to an unpaid note.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1803 32 Order A Copy

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