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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1887 | Aaron Buchanan (col.) v. T. B. Kinsey & J. L. Butler | Davidson | Damages |
$10,000 damages. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 | 91 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | A. A. Newsom v. M. T. Grizzard | Davidson | Debt for Wages | Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 31 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1887 | Blanche McClure, exe. J. A. McClure, dec. v. Albert Akers | Davidson | Property Dispute |
Blance McClure claims Albert Akers rented a piano from J. A. McClure and as executor of the will she is entitled to the possession of the property. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | B. M. Shook & wife v. Charles P. McKay et al. | Davidson | Estate Settlement |
Additional Defendants: Walker L. McKay, Grace C. McKay, and Alfred McKay Jr. The defendant was admr. of Alfred McKay Sr. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 704 | 93 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Banner Brothers v. H. Lowenthal et al. | Davidson | Replevin |
Additional Defendant: T.W. Wrenne. The goods involved a shipment of clothing. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 709 | 53 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | B. J. Ankenbauer et al. v. John Ankenbauer et al | Davidson | Estate Dispute |
Additional defendant: Mary Ankenbauer (wife of John Ankenbauer) additional complainants: J. A. Ankenbauer, M. J. Ankenbauer, G. W. Ankenbauer- complainants are the sons of defendant. Exhibit B glued on pg. 233. Agreement about payments. Mary Ankenbauer died intestate and left all her property real and personal to her husband John. Upon his death it went to her children. Complainants charge that John, as admr. cum test annex robbed the estate and fraudulently obtained their signatures. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 713 | 265 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | City Council v. William Smith | Davidson | Tax Collection | Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 | 25 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1887 | Connell Baker v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Davidson | Damages |
$50 damages for killing a dog. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 | 44 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | C. D. Robertson v. W. J. Wooten, J. W. Dennis | Davidson | Damages |
Defendants trading as "W. J. Wooten & Company." Plea of damages by forte resulting from neglect of defendants in permitting diseased stock to be mingled with plaintiff's stock valued under $500. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Conrad Kemp v. Herman Bader | Davidson | Debt |
Plea of debt due by note, $100.00. Hon. Frank T. Reid, Circuit Judge, 8th Judicial Circuit. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 | 54 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Charles W. Calkins & wife v. Nashville City Transfer Co. et al. | Davidson | Damages |
Additional Defendant: Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company. The plaintiffs sued for damages due to a trunk, owned by them, lost in a fire at the defendant's depot. Exhibits include transfer tag. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 707 | 191 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Catherine Chilton v. Isaac T. Chilton et al | Davidson | Debt |
The plaintiff is the widow of Thomas Chilton and inherited his estate. Thomas Chilton was a joint owner of land with defendant Isaac Chilton. The defendant sold the land and promised to pay Thomas half but did not. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 808 | 64 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Charles C. Schrimpf v. Tennessee Manufacturing Company | Davidson | Contract for Labor and Materials |
The plaintiff's son worked for the defendant, but quit and a dispute arose over unpaid wages. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 693 | 52 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Charles Smiley et al. v. Burrel Smiley | Davidson | Land |
additional petitioners: O.S. Galbreath, Mary Galbreath, Charles Smiley, William Smiley, Mrs. John Smiley, Laura Smiley, Hallie Smiley, Emily Smiley, Jason Smiley |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 696 | 81 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | C. H. Skillman v. G. S. Newsom, et al. | Davidson | Insurance Disputes |
Defendants: G. S. Newsom, John B. Everett, James T. Bell, and W. M. Clark- citizens of Davidson County. Complainant, Skillman, is a resident of Sulphur Springs, TX. Complainants properties and merchandise destroyed in fire of 16 Sept. 1882; insured by Householders Mutual Benefit Association, Nashville. Failure to abide pay claims and abide by contract. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 | 32 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Daniel Gilkey, next friend v. A. J. Beasley | Davidson | Damages |
Gilkey next friend of Burton Neal and Wallace Neal |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 697 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Daniel R. Baker v. Felix R. Gleaves | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
The defendant sued for payment of debt incurred from a previous judgment that the plaintiff refused to pay. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 661 | 166 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | D. L. Lapsley v. G. W. & H. H. Hammer | Davidson | Land and Title Dispute |
In 1867, one Peter Lower made a deed to the defendants for a house and lot of land in the said county. Plaintiffs claim they have the rights to the same land. Additional material in MT 822. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 | 268 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Dallas Bache, et al. v. Nashville Horticultural Society | Davidson | Land and Title Dispute |
The original bill was filed July 1872. Additional plaintiffs: S. M. Whiteside, Ella McGavock, more+ In 1847 David McGavock conveyed to the NHS a parcel of land for $1,100 for the purpose of a garden for stockholders. After 70 years it reverted back. Located near the McGavock Plan north of Nashville, the land was eventually used as a dance and beer hall. Plaintiffs were heirs and sued to recover the land after 70 years. SEE MT BOX 1102 for 178 pages of the total 283. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 702 | 283 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | David Hughes et al. v. Hiram Vaughn et al. | Davidson | Unknown |
Additional Plaintiffs: A.W.V. Alley and J.P. Hinson. Additional Defendants: William Blackman and William Mathison. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 709 | 80 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | E. Williams v. William Southerland & Company | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
Members of William Southerland & Co.: William Southerland, James Southerland, Charles A. Graves. Dispute over debt on account, some of which plaintiff claimed he was fraudulently billed for. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 707 | 177 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Elijah [Elisha?] Stevens v. Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Co. | Davidson | Damages |
Train passing through deep cut & around sharp curve near Gallatin Pike (at crossing known as the Gee Place) hit wagon, killing driver (Ruffin) & 2 horses. Stevens, owner of wagon & horses, sued for damages. Witnesses: J.W. Eskew & son E.P. (lived nearby). J.H. Thompson (conductor), E.W. McMillon (fireman), R.W. Roddy (baggage), R. Folkner (owner of land @ crossing), Mary Neely (colored woman, lived nearby) & niece Eliza James. Dr. Champ examined Ruffin. Lots of Add. witnesses. Allen's Crossing mentioned. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 804 | 72 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad Co. v. P. P. Pickard, Comptroller | Davidson | Taxation Disputes |
This case revolves around the tax status of the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad company. The plaintiff maintains that they should enjoy tax-free status as dictated by charter. After 1875, plaintiffs original charter expired and as per the Act of 1883, defendant felt it his duty to assess plaintiff for taxation. Plaintiff seeks injunction against State for assessing tax for years it was exempt, '71-'74. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 804 | 214 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | E. B. Stewart v. Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Company | Davidson | Damages |
Plaintiff Stewart claimed that furniture he had shipped from Evansville to Nashville had been left in a warehouse in Nashville owned by L & N that caught fire,. Destroying hos furniture. Stewart also claimed that L&N failed to notify him the furniture had arrived in Nashville. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 703 | 80 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Edward Isaacs v. State | Davidson | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Amanda Hudson was in her home when a described Negro man came into her kitchen and tried to grab her. She and her children ran outside, grabbed rocks and sticks, and beat the man until he ran away when he saw a neighbor coming with a shotgun. He was apprehended 4 miles away. Defense claims the police arrested the wrong man because they lost the actual perpetrator. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 729 | 99 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Edward Gannaway, use of John P. Helms v. Calvin Morgan et al | Davidson | Failure to Pay |
Add. Defendants: L.F. Benson, Tip Gamble, & N. Baxter, Sr. Also mentioned, S.H. Bell. Gannaway previously filed a suit for Morgan in the court, but was never paid a retainer or his promised 10% on the amount of $3,340, which was recovered in the suit on which Gannaway led. Suing for $400 in fees for services performed. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 733 | 53 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | First National Bank of Nashville v. C. B. Wheelock et al. | Davidson | Promissory Note |
Additional defendant: A. M. Thompson. The Bank of Nashville sued C. B. Wheelock for two promissory notes. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 711 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | G. M. Black & wife v. Louisville & Nashville RR Co. et al. | Davidson | Damages |
Additional Defendant: A.H. Robinson. The plaintiffs sued for $1,000 based on a piece of luggage lost by the defendants. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 692 | 226 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | G. M. Branson v. Lorenthal Brothers | Davidson | Sale of Land/Property | Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 | 38 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1887 | G. H. McConnico & wife S. J. McConnico v. Mayor & City Council of Nashville | Davidson | Damages |
The plaintiffs are sued for damages caused by the failure of the city to repair a hole in the sidewalk. S.J. McConnico fell into the hole and was badly injured. She and her husband are sued for $20,000. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 777 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | H. C. Hudson & Co. v. Eugene Corbett | Davidson | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
This was an action to recover a commission for the sale of land. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 692 | 32 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Hurley & Son v. J. W. Corley | Davidson | Garnishment |
The plaintiffs sued for the use of John S. Jenkins. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 695 | 122 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Harrisburg Car Wheel Works, F & M Dept. v. Walter Frierson | Davidson | Debt |
Debt due by note under $500. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 701 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Hugh McRea, admr. of Sarah[?] McCrea, dec. v. P. P. Peck, exe. of Mrs. R. M. E. McCall, dec. | Davidson | Estate Settlement |
Alexine Peck, Sarah or Sallie McRea, Henry K. McCall, and Aileen McCall were the children of Mrs. R. M. E. Mcall, dec. and Alexander McCall, dec. Hugh McRea also executed the will of Aileen McCall, dec. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 513 | 258 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Henrietta McCall v. M. S. Hawkins, admr., et al. | Davidson | Mortgage Dispute |
M. S. Hawkins is administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Hawkins. Additional defendants: Irene Martin and James T. Martin. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 | 122 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Harriet J. Woodfin v. R. H. Woodfin et al. | Davidson | Divorce |
Additional defendants: First National Bank and Fourth National Bank. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 711 | 41 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | H. R. Vanhooser v. West Nashville Planing Mill& Lumber Co. | Davidson | Damages |
Plaintiff seeking award of $10,000 for damages to property and person by defendant. In Dec. 1884, plaintiff was in the business of driving an express wagon, when a wagon load of timber driven by defendant collided, slamming plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff claims bodily injury, his horse was hurt & his wagon damaged, causing medical bills, repair and lost wages costs. Defendant claimed there was plenty of room for plaintiff to pass safely. Plaintiff awarded $15. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 813 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | Isaac Reese & C. B. Wheelock v. S. B. Frank & M. E. Doolin | Davidson | Debt |
Amount of debt listed as $171.81. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 697 | 56 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | John H. Williams v. Sarah E. Williams | Davidson | Property Settlement |
Concerns property of the John Boyd Estate, of which Sarah Williams had a 1/5th interest. Lawsuit was filed to allow for joint ownership of the property so that John and Sarah could sell it to the Tennessee Agricultural & Mechanical Association. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 651 | 61 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | John Coughlin & wife, Mary v. John Campbell | Davidson | Arson |
Wife: Mary Coughlin. Crossbill, damages of $25,000 result of arson on Campbell's residence 31 Dec. 1877 result of an ongoing dispute between parties. Hon. Frank T. Reid, Circuit Judge, 8th Judicial District. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 670 | 110 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | John W. Ruffin, admr. of William E. Ruffin, dec. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Davidson | Damages for Wrongful Death |
The plaintiff sued for the wrongful death of William E. Ruffin, struck by a train owned by the defendant. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 688 | 264 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | J. P. Helms, admr. of Lewis Jones, dec. v. Anthony Elliott, Georgia Elliott, et al.. | Davidson | Debt |
Defendants: Anthony Elliott and wife, Georgia; James Wilson and wife, Elizabeth; Thomas Wills and wife, Lula; Jennie Cheatham, Lizzie Cheatham, Marshall Cheatham, Lewis Cheatham, Anderson Cheatham (all African-Americans), and James L. Rice. Plaintiff: Andrew Clarkson of Davidson Co. Estate of Lewis Jones, dec., intestate. Land in the Fifteenth Civil Dist., on the north side of the Nashville & Murfreesboro & Shelbyville Turnpike. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 694 | 30 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | J. W. Kimbro v. Mayor & City Council of Nashville | Davidson | Damages |
Damages of $10,000. "Obstructing the streets and sidewalks of (Nashville)." |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 694 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | John Ankenbauer v. Martin Ankenbauer, Alexander Ankenbauer | Davidson | Debt |
B. J. A. Ankenbauer, Martin Ankenbauer, John A. Ankenbauer of Davidson County, against John Ankenbauer, Mary C. Ankenbauer of Davidson; E. J. Morris of Ohio. Plea of debt due by note under $1,000. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 98 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | James Todd, et al. v. South Nashville Street Railroad Company | Davidson | Injury and Damages |
Other plaintiffs: Almedia Todd (wife of James). |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 78 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | J. T. Foley & Company v. Central Baptist Church | Davidson | Debt |
J. T. Foley and Company claim they are entitled to a lien on the boiler heater pipes and radiators in the church. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | J. M. Hamilton v. J. Kellogg & Walter Frierson | Davidson | Debt | Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 | 27 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1887 | J. B. McFerrin, et al. v. James T. Bell | Davidson | Debt |
Additional plaintiff: Mrs. Anne Buchanan. Debt due for $422.97 promissory note. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 | 147 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | John Neal Bell v. R. F. Bell et al. | Davidson | Guardianship of Minors |
The defendant was guardian of plaintiff, who was considered to be of "unsound mind." Additional Defendants: H.C. Edmondson and James B. Ward. The plaintiff sued by next friend, George W. Owen. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 708 | 356 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | John Neil Bell v. R. F. Bell Guardian et al | Davidson | Guardianship of Minors |
Additional defendants: Henry Edmondson, Henry Aaron, surities on his guardian. This suit revolves around a tract of land inherited from F.P. Neil, which passed to his mother Susan Bell. Plaintiffs mother died while he was still an 'infant'. Defendant named guardian & controlled the estate/plaintiff untill plaintiff came of age. Plaintiff charges defendant has taken rents and profits from said real estate, due him since his mothers death in 1862. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 800 | 24 | Order A Copy |