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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 | 1915 | Federal Chemical Company v. A. B. Harlan | Davidson | Deed Dispute |
Mineral Rights Dispute. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 493 | 30 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | German American Monogram Manufactures v. E. B. Johnson | Davidson | Breach of Contract | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 118 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1915 | Georgia Jordan v. National Life & Insurance Co. | Davidson | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Brief only, no other case documents included. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 493 | 5 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | J. W. Shaw v. J. W. Webb | Davidson | Attachment | Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 362 | 72 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1915 | Leo D. Wedge v. Annie Moody | Davidson | Damages |
This is a case involving physical injury to an employee due to falling through a trap door into the basement. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company v. Mrs. Sam Marlin | Davidson | Wrongful Writ of Attachment |
2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 79 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Lawrence Wright & C. L. Moon v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad | Davidson | Damages |
The plaintiffs are seeking damages for the loss of a horse that was killed by a passing train. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 171 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Mary A. Gamble v. Vanderbilt University et al. | Davidson | Injury and Damages |
Defendants: James H. Kirkland, W. R. Cole, John B. Ransom, and G. M. Neeley Mary A. Gamble is widow of Tip Gamble, and sued for damages related to his death. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 359 | 184 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Middle Tennessee Railroad Co. v. Mrs. Maggie McMillen, admr. | Davidson | Damages |
Briefs and Answer and Reply Brief; incomplete. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 163 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Mary White v. City of Nashville | Davidson | Injury | Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 79 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1915 | Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company v. Julia E. Bolton | Davidson | Negligence |
Cause of action: Negligent killing. Case in 4 folders. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 78 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company v. Mrs. Maggie C. Harris | Davidson | Land and Title Dispute |
2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 79 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | R. F. Maddox, admr. of N. Bater Jr., dec. v. F. R. Jones | Davidson | Trespass and Damages | Middle | Range: 26 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 239 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1915 | Richmond Type & Electro Type Foundry v. George Carter et al | Davidson | Bill of Sale |
Additional defendant: Mike Holloren |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 116 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Southern Sulphur Ore Company v. Home Mixture Guano Company | Davidson | Contract Dispute and Damages | Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 134 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1915 | Spencer Kellogg & Sons v. Warren Paint & Color Company | Davidson | Debt Settlement | Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 132 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1915 | Theodore Read v. John B. Thomason et al. | Davidson | Taxation, Assessment |
Additional defendants - R. R. Sneed and Porter Dunlap |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 171 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | Val McKay v. L. & N. Railroad Co. | Davidson | Damages |
Petition for rehearing only. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 491 | 6 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | W. B. Anderson, admr. v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company | Davidson | Negligence |
Suit was originally brought by Mary E. Richardson, widow of Walter M. Richardson, Exhibits in the case include three photographs of the train tracks and two photos, evidently of Mr. Richardson. 5 folders |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 167 | 0 | Order A Copy |