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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 | 1866 | A. P. & D. Green v. Robert Massengill | Grainger | Non-payment of Bank Note |
A.P. Green was a tailor and he did business with a firm under the name Massengill & Craighead, the defendant being the principle partner. The defendant received various goods and services from the plaintiff, for which he executed a note for $350. The note was never paid by the defendant and he is now indebted to the plaintiff. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1201 | 66 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1866 | Needham Collins v. Henry Hipshire | Grainger | Wills, Contested |
Dowell Collins died, leaving a will. Henry Hipshire, an heir denied this was the right and last will. His heirs, hopeful of bequest sued Hipshire so that the estate might be settled. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 19a | 16 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1866 | State v. Pleasant Starns | Grainger | Other |
Starns charged with harboring brigands, highway robbers, and guerillas and knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily furnished them information to aid them in their unlawful and illegal objects. Court quashed the indictment and defendant was discharged. Attorney General appealed. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1201 | 8 | Order A Copy |