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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 | 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. |
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 |