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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 | 1885 | John McAlexander, John S. Wood v. Charles Escue | Cannon | Conveyance |
Dispute over purchase of land in 1874, originally owned by B. T. and Henry McBroom. Allegation made that not all the purchase price of land was paid to parties involved. Property was located in the 2nd Civil District, Cannon Co. (two acres?). Other parties: Henry McBroom, Benjamin T. McBroom, Mary E. McBroom; Mrs. Haine McAlexander. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 632 | 86 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1893 | Lizzie Mitchel, admr. of James Mitchell, dec. v. Mitchell and Jamerson, et al. | Cannon | Fraudulent Conveyance |
Add def: H. A. Scott. Mitchell and Jamerson (also spelled Jamison) was a partnership composed of M. A. Mitchell and James Jamerson. Lizzie Mitchell, aka Elizabeth Mitchell, brought suit to set aside a conveyance of two tracts of land and a large amount of personal property made by James Mitchell to the defendants. Mitchell complained that she and her husband were induced to convey said land and property through fraud and undue influence. 2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 981 | 383 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1847 | Medford Caffy v. Thomas Nokes | Cannon | Conveyance |
Amount of damages $1,000.00. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 224 | 20 | Order A Copy |