This case is concerning the ownership and rights to land left to the heirs of Elizah J. Walker, dec. after his passing in 1869. An injunction was previously filed on the land in question, preventing heirs from selling land. Additional Defendants: West Walker, Campbell Walker, P. W. Walker, A. L. Walker, Charity Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Thomas J. Walker, A. G. Griffith, C. H. Griffith, G. W. Gallagher, Sarah Gallagher

Plaintiff, formerly married to George A. Roach, purchased a plot of land after he ran away to live in KY. George was sued by many parties, one of them Catherine Hacker. Plaintiff's property was seized by the state to repay these judgements, however, Plaintiff sued to maintain ownership of her property, which at no point was ever owned or legally held by George. Additional defendants not named.

Case incomplete; brief, summons, and scrap only.

Incomplete casefile. Additional plaintiffs unknown. Additional defendants: E. Kirby Smith and Bushrod Johnson. This suit involves a previous judgment and levy against the property of Joseph A. Mabry in favor of Smith and Johnson. The plaintiff complains that the property levied upon belongs to him and was purchased separately by Laura E. Mabry, Joseph A. Mabry having no ownership.

Comfort was court-appointed trustee of the Commercial Bank, which became insolvent in April 1877. The bank held a promissory note from Patterson for $1,000 & his accounts at the bank were insufficient to cover full payment of note. Patterson was also clerk of the chancery court.

This case was an appeal for a new trial. Plaintiff in error was previously convicted of carrying weapons illegally.

Plaintiff kept a running account with the firm of defendants, J. M. Dailey & Co. Defendants were in the business of keeping and maintaining a livery stable. Plaintiff alleged that defendants intentionally placed erroneous charges on his account. Plaintiff also alleged that his mare was injured while being kept in the stable owned and operated by defendants. Additional Defendants: M. E. Thompson, J. M. Dailey

Final Decree and Procedendo only. Cause of Action: Maintaining a Disorderly House.

Defendants: Adam R. Formwalt and son, William Formwalt. Dispute over tract of land, East Knoxville, SE corner of Cumberland St.; breaking enclosure of property and allowing livestock to roam, annoying & distressing complainant and without consent of complainant.

Plaintiff alleged that a judgment was render against him in favor of the defendant in a previous case. Plaintiff was forcibly removed from property in previous case, this file was an appeal of that case.

Complex case involving several previous suits including; "Brownlow and Ross v. Lyon and Ramsey," which was decided by the Supreme Court of Tennessee. Plaintiff claims the defendants delayed an execution against J. A. and G. W. Mabry that was to be delivered to the Sheriff for collection. The funds sought to be recovered are currently in the custody of the court. Patterson is a Court Clerk and Master. Related documents located in ET 45 and ET 1681.

Originally from Ireland, Hoey is applying for U. S. citizenship. Case file is incomplete; application only.

This case was filed as an appeal from a previous case where plaintiff in error had a judgment rendered against him in favor of the defendant. Defendant was awarded a judgment of $363.00 for a debt on an account.

Additional defendant: Lewis Godfrey. Defendants owed plaintiff $91.25, he sued to recoup payment.

Incomplete casefile. It appears that this suit was originally brought by James Ross against the defendants for the unlawful detainment of a house and lot located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Casefile notes that Kain was an Officer in the Confederate Army in the State of Virginia and was later charged with murder and held in prison for 12 months before being acquitted.

These cases were combined. Tillman initially lost a suit, but had the order reversed, meaning Mabry now owed him the penalty and court costs, which went unpaid. Mabry asserted his lack of ability to pay said debt. Tillman showed Mabry owned land enough to repay said debts - combined in this case.

Larceny of gold, silver coins, personal items of E. C. Camp, incident of 11 Jan. 1878.

The plaintiff brings suit against the defendant to collect debt due by note. The nature of the debt was unclear. This case appears to stem from "Carpenter, Ross & Lockett, et al. v. The Mechanics Savings Bank, et al." located in ET 1615.

A third party firm, Wiley and McEwen, leased a tract of coal lands to defendants. Tract of land bordered the property of plaintiff, who accused defendants of mining coal from their land. This case was filed to determine that boundary between properties. Additional Defendants: E. C. Camp, A. P. Temple

Tuttle accused Scales of attacking him with a stick & his fists. Tuttle, a Knoxville metal works manufacturer, sued for damages related to his injuries following the dispute that occurred on Christmas Eve, 1878. Probably related to William R. Tuttle v. John Leighton in box ET 1630, another suit for damages due to assault & battery.

Laura C. Gillespie, wife of H. C. Gillespie & daughter of John Cocke, dec. Heirs of John Cocke sold 350 acres of farmland called Trafalgar to Rolfe S. Saunders & his wife, Martha for $15,000. Cause unclear, but appears to involve collection of an unpaid balance. Also, action to award Lea $10,000, in accordance with terms of Cocke's will. Mentioned: Ella (Cocke) Lea, wife of J. Overton Lea of Nashville & sister of Laura C. Gillespie; William E. Cocke, Jr., brother of John Cocke

Petitioners claim that John Gault left valuable land to heirs Mary Ledgewood, Martha Weaver, John Gault, Florence Gault, the children of hwas late son Robert, widow Patsy, and Theodore Gault. Plaintiffs claim John was feeble and infirm a few hours before his death and was "induced by persuasion and artifice" at that time to write a new will leaving most of his lands to defendant Theodore M. Gault. Plaintiffs claim that John signed this will while in "the very throes of death." Will attached.