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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1844 | Gillette & Franklin v. William C. Roadman | Cocke | Ejectment |
This is an appeal. Original 1840 case saw John Gillette & Lawson D. Franklin defendants in an ejectment case. The Franklins were charged with breaking and entering, ejectment and damages of $400. The 200 acre tract in dispute is on the French Broad river. Said tract granted to Peter Fine from State of North Carolina in 1787. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1129 | 16 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1844 | Harrison's, defendants v. I.W.R. Moore | Cocke | Debt |
This is an appeal. Original suit against Charles A. and Charles Harrison, brought by Isaac W.R. Moore to collect a debt of $300 plus interest. Court ruled against Harrisons, with a judgment against them of $324.70. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1129 | 0 | Order A Copy |