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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1874 | Aaron Swafford, John Fraley, et al. v. John K. Howard | Bledsoe | Mortgage Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: no other names found. Defendant was County Court Clerk of Special Court. In an action decided in favor of County Clerk against the maker of one of the note securing full payment of the purchase price of the land, the plaintiffs appeal. Plaintiffs claimed they never received notice of the original proceeding against them. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 24 | 4 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1855 | Alphonsa D. Meatne & Thomas B. Eastland v. Pryatt Adkins et al | Bledsoe | Trespass with Force of Arms |
Add. defendants: Loliver Revis & Feilding Naramow. Defendants allegedly unlawfully broke and entered with force of arms into the property of the plaintiffs. sued for $500 in damages. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1180 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1856 | Alfonso D. Monteyre v. Thomas H. Fausher | Bledsoe | Ejectment |
Monteyre sued Fausher for breaking and entering and unlawfully ejecting him from a tract of land. Monteyre sued for $500 in damages. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1181 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1873 | A. B. B. Billingsby v. Munroe Billingsby; Munroe Billingsby v. A. B. B. Billingsby | Bledsoe | Unknown |
Incomplete case. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1235 | 8 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | A. B. Billingsley v. Monroe Billingsley & Monroe Billingsley v. A. B. Billingsley | Bledsoe | Unknown |
A. B. Billingsley was awarded a judgment against Monroe, who countersued and appealed. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 2 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1827 | Aaron Schoolfield v. Robert Vernon | Bledsoe | Trespass and Damages | East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 682 | 17 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1855 | Alphonse De Montegre v. Bazzell Hedgcoth | Bledsoe | Land and Title Dispute |
Alphonse owned 3197 acres of land & Bazzell also claimed title to a portion of this land. Jury ruled in favor of Alphonse. Exhibit (1-page hand-drawn map of disputed property) included in transcript. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1164 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1947 | Blaine Smith v. State | Bledsoe | Perjury |
Regarding Emmett Swanner's murder of Mon Real, |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 187 | 197 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | Bank of Tennessee v. Jesse C. Roberson, et al. | Bledsoe | Non-payment of Bank Note |
Additional defendants: J.M. Roberson and S.H. Roberson. Defendants owe Bank $2000 for an unpaid promissory note. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 | 29 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | Bank of Tennessee v. Robert Dweggins, et al. | Bledsoe | Non-payment of Bank Note |
Additional defendants: James Worthington and P.S. Hutcheson. Bank sued defendants for $700 for an unpaid promissory note. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 | 36 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | Bank of Tennessee v. Isaac E. Swafford et al. | Bledsoe | Non-payment of Bank Note |
Additional defendants: Samuel Swafford & Thomas R. Swafford [alt. spelling Swofford]. Bank sued defendants for $1856 for unpaid promissory note. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 | 81 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | Bank of Tennessee v. Joseph Morr & William Worthington | Bledsoe | Non-payment of Bank Note |
Bank sued defendants for $2900 for unpaid promissory note. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | Bank of Tennessee v. John Gentry et al. | Bledsoe | Debt |
Additional defendant: James Worthington. Bank claims defendants have unpaid debt. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1182 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1856 | Claiborne Gott v. Timothy C. Goff | Bledsoe | Unlawful Detainer |
Defendant unlawfully detained a farm animal rightfully belonging to the plaintiff. The specific type of animal is illegible. sued for the return of the animal and $200 in damages. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 13 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1842 | Ephraim M. Evins surviving partner of Story & Evins v. Alexander H. Montgomery surviving partner of Story & Montgomery | Bledsoe | Debt |
Evins and Samuel Story, dec. were partners in a mercantile business named Story & Evins. However, Story also partnered with Alexander Montgomery in a concern known as Story & Montgomery. Story & Evins loaned $115 to Story & Montgomery. The suit was filed in an attempt to recover the debt. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 21a | 8 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | E. L. Gardenshire v. J. Smart | Bledsoe | Debt | East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 28 | 2 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1858 | Elizabeth& Mary Romines v. Benjamin F. Bridgman | Bledsoe | Ejectment |
Trespass and ejectment case. Bridgman charged that Elizabeth and Mary Ann Romines broke into and entered his property. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1178 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | Frazier& Reed v. Bradford B. Smith | Bledsoe | Debt for Wages |
This is an action to recover for medicines and medical services alleged to have been rendered by the plaintiffs to and for the defendant's son. Appeal to case: Bradford B. Smith v. Frazier and Reed |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1157 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1820 | Fayette Lathrope, agent for Charles& Williams v. George W. Hale | Bledsoe | Debt | Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1955 | Frank Hale v. State | Bledsoe | Assault with Intent to Kill |
"Assault with Intent to Commit Murder in the Second Degree." Victim is unlisted. |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 195 | 260 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1812 | George Skillern v. James Lyon | Bledsoe | Debt | East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 49 | 6 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1887 | George Tallent v. State | Bledsoe | Larceny |
G. W. Tallent (alias) was charged with unlawfully stealing a piece of calico of the value of $2 from James Swofford. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1848 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1893 | Hannibal Lamb v. State | Bledsoe | Murder |
Lamb was charged with the assault and murder of Isaac Meriman. Meriman was killed on December 2, 1891. |
East | Range: 18 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1984 | 162 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1853 | Henry Moore v. Bira Pankey | Bledsoe | Trespass and Damages |
Damages of $200.00 |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1102 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1844 | Isaac Humble v. Joseph Cetchum | Bledsoe | Trespass and Damages |
This is an appeal. Original bill saw Cetchum bring suit against Isaac Humble and his son, for trespass with force and arms, killing his dog, and damages of $50. Court found for Cetchum, and rendered judgment of $10 and costs. Upon appeal, decision was affirmed but with damages assessed at $5 plus costs, now at $58.85. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1135 | 8 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Ivory McDaniel v. State | Bledsoe | Murder |
Incomplete case file. Victim: Ola Thurman. Case file is oversize. |
East | Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: Oversize 1 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1871 | Isaac Smart, exe. v. E. L. Gardenhire | Bledsoe | Debt |
Plaintiff is the executor of the will of Thomas Smart (dec.) and is sued for damages in the sum of $500 for debt by note owed by the defendant. The defendant states in the file that the note that indebted the defendant was obtained by false and fraudulent actions by the plaintiff to force the defendant to execute it. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1249 | 76 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1812 | John Foster, for the use of William Murray v. Michael Taylor | Bledsoe | Debt | East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 53 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Jimmy Swanner v. State | Bledsoe | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Victim: Leonard Stewart. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 255 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1848 | John Thurman v. William Merriman et al; William Merriman v. James G. Shears et al | Bledsoe | Debt |
Add. defendants: Allen Merriman, Willie Merriman, James S. Years, & S. Rutherland. 2. Add. defendant: Thomas Sutherland. Willie & Allen Merriman are administrators for the estate of Demarcus Merriman (dec.). William Merriman was indebted to J. Thurman for $60 for merchandise. William Merriman also indebted for real estate with J. Shears to the estate of D. Merriman and administrators. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1140 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | James L. Bowie & Landon Bowie v. Bira Pankey, et al | Bledsoe | Debt |
Additional Defendants: William Farmer & A. H. Nale (Nail?). Plaintiffs, merchants & partners operating under the name J. L. & L. Bowie, are the assignees of James Grigsby. In Nov. 1854 the def.s. signed a promissory note to Grigsby, agreeing to pay him 692.50. The note is still unpaid & the plaintiffs ask the court to force the defendants to pay. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1188 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | J. M. Reilley v. B. F. Walker | Bledsoe | Slander |
Reilley also spelled Riley. The plaintiff was suing the defendant for slander related to the case, "State v. John T. Gates." During said case the defendant allegedly stated to several people that the plaintiff "swore a lie," while under oath. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1632 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | Jas. Worthington et al. v. S. C. Norwood assignee et al. | Bledsoe | Debt |
Additional plaintiffs in error: William Worthington. Additional defendants in error: P. S. Hutcheson Trustee of Theola Rankin for the use of S. C. Norwood. Defendants brought suit seeking payment of debt due by promissory note. The original note was made to P. S. Hutcheson, but later transferred to Norwood. Plaintiffs claim said note has already been paid. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 643 | 29 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1823 | Jesse Lamb v. Mary Todd | Bledsoe | Debt | Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 15 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1812 | John Williams et al. v. Hugh Dunlap | Bledsoe | Trespass and Damages |
Additional Plaintiffs: James Edington, David Haley, Robert Haley. Additional Defendants: Thomas Johnson, Samuel Gillespie, Adam Carson, Hezekiah Johnson. Cause of Action: Removing earth and minerals from plaintiffs' land to their damage. Land and Titile Dispute. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 53 | 79 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1828 | James Robinson v. John Narrimore, et al. | Bledsoe | Covenant Broken |
Additional Defendant: Hugh Beatty. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 692 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1871 | John C. Rector, et al. v. Elizabeth Sweat, et al. | Bledsoe | Other |
Additional Plaintiffs: Sarah Rector, Thomas J. Rector or Walker (names are written on top of each other), Monk Rector, Elizabeth Rector, Rebecca Brewer, James Walker, Thomas H. Walker, Samuel L. Walker, Sarah Ann Walker. Elizabeth Sweat, alias Elizabeth Walker. Additional Defendants: Alfred Hider, Calvin Davis. Cause of Action: Wrongful ejectment and damages. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 738 | 54 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1833 | John Brown v. Ephraim & William Hixson | Bledsoe | Land, Sale of |
The plaintiff claimed the defendants owed him payments for land sold by him. The plaintiff was a Cherokee Indian. |
East | Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1050 | 53 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1873 | John Heard, admr. of J. H. Lamb, dec. v. John T. Gates, et al. | Bledsoe | Debt |
John Gates is the Next Friend of the minor heirs of Mary E. Gates. This is an action of debt due by note under $500. The plaintiff in error is accused of owning debt due on a note for value received for rents arising from the Bend (Bent?) farm owned by Mary E. Gates. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1250 | 74 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1880 | J. A. Caldwell, admr. v. Hoge & Hall | Bledsoe | Debt |
Hodge & Hall: J. L. Hodge and Jessie Hall. Caldwell is admr. of D. Kirkpatrick (& Co.). Dfnts. had purchased many goods and supplies from Kirkpatrick & Co., but had not repaid said debts when Caldwell assumed the role of administrator. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1674 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Lee Marsh v. Pikeville Fuel Co. et al. | Bledsoe | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was a passenger on a bus owned and operated by Defendants, and was injured when said bus wrecked. Exhibits include sketched accident scene map. Add. Defendants: Logan Holland, J. W. Merriman, Betty Jean Merriman. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 495 | 243 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1867 | Mashach Stephens v. Sinclair C. Norwood & William S. Findley | Bledsoe | False Imprisonment |
Mashach sued Norwood & Findley for $50,000 for illegally arresting & imprisoning him for 10 days in Dec 1861. Norwood says he was mustered into Confederate military during time in question and, under command of Findley (his superior), arrested & detained Stephens for 4 hours. Parties agreed to arbitrate the matter, but pla. asked court to get out of the agreement & court assented. Jury ruled in Stephens' favor, awarding him $300 damages. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1222 | 34 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | Mary Jane Terry v. J.W. Stranaham | Bledsoe | Ejectment |
The plaintiff claims that the defendant entered onto the plaintiff's land to the damage of one hundred dollars. The plaintiff wishes to eject the defendant from his land. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1656 | 144 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1861 | O. P. Schoolfield v. Bank of East Tennessee& G. B. Lamar | Bledsoe | Injunction |
Cause of action is injunction. Schoolfield had a judgment rendered against him in court & he attempted to pay that judgment using bank notes from the Bank of East TN. The bank has gone out of business and the court refuses to accept those as payment. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1171 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1860 | Oliver P. Schoulfield v. Isaac Humble | Bledsoe | Slander |
The defendant is accused of publishing letters which concerned the plaintiff's land titles and which aimed to defame the plaintiff. Additional Cause of Action: Libel |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1202 | 53 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1870 | P. A. Darwin & Robert N. Gillespie, Jr. exe. of Robert N. Gillespie, Sr. v. Benjamin F. Bridgman | Bledsoe | Estate Settlement |
Gillespie owed $200.32 + $72.51 interest Bridgman. Darwin & Gillespie Jr. sued to recover the debt. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 17 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1826 | Philip Sigler v. Adam Lamb | Bledsoe | Trespass | East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 664 | 17 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1841 | Right Johnson v. John Billinglsey | Bledsoe | Possession, Unlawful |
Ben Bridgman recovered a judgement from Thomas Moonyham for $40. Moonyham had hogs that were to be taken in payment, but they were moved to John Billingsly's property, apparently in order to avoid the attachment of the hogs to the debt. Billingsly was sued to recover the hogs. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 18 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1854 | Reuben Brown v. Doroy& Swafford Jr. | Bledsoe | Slaves, Ownership of |
Plaintiff accuses the defendant of unlawfully detaining his property in the form of a slave. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1151 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1854 | Robert Dwiggens v. William Brown | Bledsoe | Notes |
In the 1840s the principals were business partners dealing in cattle. Dwiggens now claims that Brown owes him for a $500 note. First page is badly torn and creased. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1188 | 75 | Order A Copy |