Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1826 Alpha Kingsley v. State Bank Davidson Trespass

Additional Plaintiff: John Nichols. Concerns debt stemming from earlier case.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 184 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1836 Alexander Brightwell, admr. of John W. Lumpkins v. James Mallory Davidson Debt

Amount of debt $243.44

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 199 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1841 Analiza Hyde v. John J. Hinton Davidson Debt Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 205 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1841 Allen Quiritin v. Howard Sims et al. Davidson Damages

Additional defendant: Samuel Seay. Amount of damages $600.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 205 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Andrew J. Donelson et al. v. Hugh Erwin Davidson Unlawful Detainer

Additional plaintiff - Samuel P. Cheatham Amount of damages $1413.33

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1848 Americus B. Beech v. Robert P. Currin Davidson Promissory Note Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1852 Arthur C. White v. B.M. Barnes Davidson Debt Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 235 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1852 Alexander C. Robertson v. Alice Robertson Davidson Land, Sale of Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 234 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 Anthony Dibrell v. L. W. Tussell Davidson Failure to Return Execution Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 239 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 Alexander Jenkins v. George Oliver Davidson Debt Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 241 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1854 Aaron C. White v. Robert G. Smiley et al. Davidson Debt

Additional defendants: Thomas T. Smiley, George C. Cantrell, C. M. Hays, B. M. Barnes, J. A. Battle

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 248 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 Archibald Lytle, et al. v. James Erwin& Co. Davidson Debt

Additional plaintiff: E. W. Cole

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 266 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 A. C. Mayberry v. Daniel Cliffe& Charles Merrill Davidson Damages Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 268 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 Aris Brown v. Henry M. Hays et al. Davidson Damages

Additional defendants: R. G. McNairy, R. T. Kirkpatrick

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 270 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 August& Bing et al.v. E. Seeskind& Co. Davidson Debt

Additional consolidated Plaintiffs: J. Blum and Co., Newberger and Rauch. See P. and H. Lewis and Co. et al.v. E. Seeskind and Co. for further details.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 272 226 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 A. C. Carter v. L. B. McClanahan Davidson Neglect of Duty

Carter owed McClanahan money and attempted to pay him in Confederate currency that was meant to be taken to Alabama and invested in cotton. There was no evidence that McClanahan bought the cotton, & told Carter that he would pay when the cotton was resold. The judgment rests on the boundary lines of army occupation during the events involved, relating directly to the value and viability of CSA money.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 6 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 Albert Akers v. A. C. Carter Davidson Debt on Account

Plaintiff sued defendant for debt due by account under $200.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 17 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 Albert G. Whiteman v. Mary L. Whiteman Davidson Divorce Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 37 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 A. W. Wills v. J. E. Goodwin et al. Davidson Default on Promissory Note

Additional Defendants: G. B. Goodwin and George M. Goodwin

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 45 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 Alfred Harris v. Bettie Phillips Davidson Damages Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 57 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 A. S. Colyar v. Traders Bank & Thomas B. Sample Davidson Trespass Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 59 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 Augusta Manufacturing Co. v. W. M. Vertress Davidson Recovery of Land/Property Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 60 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Alice Longworth v. Thomas E. Longworth Davidson Divorce

Additional parties: William Longworth, W. B. Cook

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Anna Snell, admr. v. C. R. Wood, et al. Davidson Wrongful Death

Ann Snell served as admr. of Willie Snell, dec. Additional defendants: C. R. Wood, L. Sheinberg, C. L. Holland.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 American Confectionary Company v. W. T. Hardison & Co. Davidson Garnishment

Leslie Cheek was president of the American Confectionary Company, based in Nashville.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 139 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1854 Aaron C. White v. Robert C. Smiley et al. Davidson Notes

Two court transcripts recorded in the 6th Circuit relating to Aaron C. White. They seem to be power of attorney by Eugene Underwood for debt or some other action of court. Robert G. Smiley was official of the court apparently. These are related to the May term of 1853 and are two documents noted as Judgments Confessed relating to White and signed by officials of 6th Circuit Court. No other documentation is included.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 248 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1857 A. Morrisson v. W. P. Roberts Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

Roberts claims that Morrisson intentionally misrepresented his position as superintendent.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 253 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 A. Kline v. Elisha Long Davidson Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 A. G. Ewing et al. v. Charles Bosley Davidson Debt

Additional Plaintiffs: James C. Warner, John O. Ewing.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 321 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 A. H. Hicks et al. v. James A. Johnson Davidson Debt

Additional Defendants: A. R. Darden.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 291 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 Adams Express Co. v. A. J. Tynes Davidson Damages

Damage of goods to be delivered

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 320A 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 A. J. McWhirter v. Hugh Douglas Davidson Debt Settlement Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 340 192 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 A. J. Jones, admr. of George W. Sweeney, dec. v. Nashville & Decatur Railroad Co. Davidson Wrongful Death

Case involves damages for the death of George W. Sweeney by explosion of the boiler and engine of a train.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 330 142 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 A. V. S. Lindsley, Sr. v. W. L. King Davidson Debt Settlement

A. V. S. Lindsley was the son of Dr. Philip Lindsley, the one time president of the University of Nashville. He was a postmaster for Nashville and a State Senator.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 314 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 Aaron White v. Robert G. Smiley, et al. Davidson Promissory Note

Additional defendants: C. M. Hays, George C. Cantrell, and B. M. Barnes.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 245 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1831 Andrew Bacchus v. Barton Richmond Davidson Debt Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 374 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 American National Bank v. E. H. Murray, et al. Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

Although case was collected with the Eastern Division, it lists a Middle Tennessee County of origin. Case file is incomplete; brief only. Possibly related to case file in MT 442. Also included in ET OV 4 is an oversize account ledger dating 1909-1912.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 93 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 A. W. Pyle, et al. v. M. M. Brien, Sr., et al. Davidson Petitions for Certiorari

Additional Plaintiff: M. J. Pyle. Additional Defendant: Woodard of the firm Brien & Woodard.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 568 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 Abernathy, Dudley & Shelton v. P. A. Cartwright Davidson Debt

Debt due by account under $500.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 618 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1886 Alexander Fish v. Adolph Moses Davidson Debt

Fish owes Moses some money in Illinois. Fish left Ill. And came to Tennessee Moses still wants his money.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 650 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 Augusta Manufacturing Company v. William M. Vertrees Davidson Ejectment

Property on Main and Tulip Street in Nashville.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 655 223 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Allen Cranon v. William H. Johnson Davidson Unlawful Detainer

Livery stable no. 122 S. Market Street Nashville, TN

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 663 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 A. C. Cobb v. John P. Oliver & Co., etals. Davidson Debt

Additional defendants: McCulloch, Ritter.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 663 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 American Publishing Co. v. W. N. Thweatt Davidson Debt

Debt due by account under $500.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 678 52 Order A Copy
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 1888 Andrew Allison, Guardian v. Virginia Z. Wilson et al Davidson Guardianship of Minors

Plaintiff guardian to Emeline, Maria, Virginia, Felix, James, Mary & Robert Wilson, all minors. Plaintiff was appointed guardian in 1880 (Guardian Book G), had collected no money belonging to said minors up to suit.Plaintiff petitioned to resign from from guardianship, as Emeline had married & Maria had come of age. Add. defendants: the remaining minor children. Atty. Frank Slemons appointed to represent defendants, who deny plaintiff had not collected land/money. Add. Documents located in MT 922.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 745 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Alloway Bros. v. Ira C. Witt Davidson Debt on Account

Incomplete case file. Nature of the debt is unclear.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 902 7 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 Aquella Jones v. Polly Lewis & Isaac Earthman, admr. Davidson Debt

Lewis and Earthman are administrators of the John Earthman Estate. Jones filed a claim claiming that John Earthman owed him $372.43.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 189 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1843 Anthony W. Vanleer, et al. v. David L. Scott, et al. Davidson Debt

Documents in 3 folders.

Plaintiff's name also spelled Vanlier.
Other plaintiffs: Robert Bayler.
Other defendants: White Creek Springs Company. Case is oversize.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 308 319 Order A Copy
View Entry 1844 Anthony W. Johnson v. William H. Carroll & Mary Breathitt Davidson Debt Settlement

William H Carroll served multiple terms as Governor of Tennessee.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 0 Order A Copy

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