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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 | 1940 | Amos Oglesby & E. J. Hankins v. State | Knox | Liquor Violation | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 232 | 106 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | A. L. Heck v. State | Knox | Liquor Violation | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 230 | 10 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | Alfred Boyd v. Sanitary Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. | Knox | Damages |
Plaintiff is sued defendant for compensation for a workplace injury while in the employ of defendant. Exhibits include receipts. |
East | Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 319 | 68 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | A. B. Suffridge, admr. of Wanda Ruth Suffridge, dec. v. City of Knoxville | Knox | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Deceased, a minor, was killed when she fell into a ditch in Knoxville. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 559 | 345 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | B & B Business Brokers, Inc. v. C. H. Creekmore et al. | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Plaintiff entered into contract with defendant to broker sale of defendant's property, and alleges defendant violated contract by selling said property independently. Defendant alleges contract had previously been canceled. Additional Plaintiff: Mrs. V. D. Creekmore. |
East | Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 319 | 56 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Billie B. Baker et al. v. City of Knoxville et al. | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff tripped, fell, and was injured on water valve owned by City located near sidewalk outside the residence of Def. Creech. Exhibits include b&w photos and correspondence. Plaintiff's Next Friend: Dana A. Baker. Add. Defendant: Vernie Creech. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 489 | 259 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Clyde Shultz v. State | Knox | Murder |
"Murder in the First Degree." Victim: Louise Shultz. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 219 | 397 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Charles D. Richards & Gillis W. Demney v. State | Knox | Conspiracy to Defraud | East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 192 | 176 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | Catherine R. Ware v. Albert S. Ware | Knox | Divorce | East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 575 | 217 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | Charles Lee Wright v. Victor L. Lindsey | Knox | Damages |
Complainant sought damages for alienation of affection of his wife, Pauline Wright. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 582 | 144 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Charles E. Dawson v. A. C. Cochran, et al. | Knox | Recovery |
Plaintiff sued on behalf of stockholders to recovery money owed. Exhibits include minutes of Board of Directors meeting, stockholder documents. Plaintiff acting as receiver of East Tennessee Brewing Co. Add. Defendants: E. R. Cochran, L. C. Sienknecht, O. A. Kohlase, R. B. Worthington, Jacob Naas, John Cassady, Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 653 | 138 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Claude Shular v. State | Knox | Assault | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 236 | 348 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | Claude W. Capps et al. v. Henry E. Herbert et al. | Knox | Damages |
Plaintiffs claim agents in employ of defendant caused plaintiff to wreck the car she was driving into a tree. Judgment for plaintiff, affirmed on appeal (Bill of Exceptions filed too late). Additional Plaintiff: Ruth Capps. Additional Defendant: L. B. Nickle. Exhibits include Knoxville Traffic Code booklet, 6 B&W photographs, 2 panel x 8 panel plat map. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 361 | 338 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Clyde Lemarr v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company | Knox | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Disability claim. Exhibits include insurance documents, policies, and payment schedules, doctor's certificate, newspaper clipping. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 487 | 296 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | C. H. Baker, et al. v. Pearl Greenlee | Knox | Promissory Note |
Additional Plaintiffs: M. O. Cowan, L. H. Spilman, trustees of the East Tennessee National Bank. |
East | Range: 7 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 598 | 100 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | D. N. Broyles et al.v. Sam Lambert et al | Knox | Mortgage Dispute |
Bank of Maryville notes and account book. |
East | Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 801 | 75 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Ed McNew v. State | Knox | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 204 | 120 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | Ernest O'Mary v. State | Knox | Larceny, Grand | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 247 | 59 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | Eddie Rowe alias v. State | Knox | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 230 | 28 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | Ella Stanfill Lay v. Lorenzo Lay | Knox | Divorce |
From the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Complainant also filed for Child Support and Alimony. |
East | Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 462 | 289 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | E. J. Tallent v. State | Knox | Liquor Violation |
"Violating the Bone Dry Law." |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 219 | 45 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Emma A. Graham v. Knoxville Outfitting Co. | Knox | Other |
Plaintiff is sued as a stockholder in defendant company, claiming illegal practices. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 653 | 59 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Frank Kenner, alias Frank Keener v. State | Knox | Larceny |
Cahrges also include "Receiving Stolen Goods." |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 219 | 255 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | F. M. Knowling v. State | Knox | Other |
Cause of Action: Making loans without qualifying under the Small Loan Act. |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 220 | 161 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | F. R. Noe v. State | Knox | Liquor Violation |
"Violating the Bone Dry Law." |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 219 | 42 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Frances Willard Gardner v. National Casualty Company | Knox | Insurance Disputes |
Defendant refused to pay out a medical policy held by plaintiff, on grounds that immediate cause of medical treatment to be covered occurred before policy was issued. Ruling in favor of plaintiff, upheld. Exhibits include: Insurance policy, medical records, insurance claim. |
East | Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 321 | 121 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Fowler Bros. Company et al. v. Jessie Marie Miller | Knox | Taxation, Unlawful |
Plaintiffs seek Declaratory Judgment as to their rights regarding re-taxation of court costs by the defendant, Clerk of Knox County General Sessions Court. Judgment for defendant. Additional Plaintiffs: Dr. Spencer Y. Bell, Dr. George C. Ellison, Dr. R. H. Monger, S. B. Peters, Harry P. Atkins, Otis B. Cooper. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 363 | 106 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Gaut-DeVault Co. v. London Guarantee& Accident Co., Ltd. | Knox | Insurance Disputes |
Exhibits include insurance documents, weather summary, telegraph, correspondences. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 311 | 429 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | George A Caldwell v. J. Alvin Johnson | Knox | Petition for Injunction |
Exhibits include deeds of trust, copy of will, numerous receipts and payment records. |
East | Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 319 | 296 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | George Stewart v. State | Knox | Other |
Cause of Action: Drunk Driving. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 230 | 113 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Gladys Hammer v. American United Life Insurance Company | Knox | Insurance Disputes |
Complainant sued to collect on a policy as the beneficiary of James W. Hammer, dec. Exhibits: policy certificate, contract, correspondence, checks, applications. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 630 | 294 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | H. J. Sanford v. State | Knox | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 202 | 102 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | H. W. Lamb v. Quality Bakery Co., Inc. | Knox | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Origin of recovery: wages. Exhibits include payroll book, Fair Labor Act documents. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 663 | 99 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Hamilton National Bank, admr. of James A. Frazier, dec. v. George F. McCanless | Knox | Taxation, Unlawful |
Dispute arises from issue of whether certain interest on a promissory note is taxable. Exhibits include correspondences, letter of administration, photo static copy of tax payment. Defendant Title: Commissioner of Finance & Taxation. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 485 | 37 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Harold Johnson v. Knox County | Knox | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Plaintiff seeks to recover wages due him by Defendant. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 563 | 37 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | In the Matter of Estate of Gladys G. Gann, dec. | Knox | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Origin of recovery: burial expenses. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 653 | 54 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Jessica A. Shackelford v. Floyd Knott & United States Fidelity& Guaranty Company | Knox | Breach of Bond |
2 Folders. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 272 | 502 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Jennie D. Kennedy v. Continental Casualty Co. | Knox | Insurance Disputes |
Exhibits include insurance policy. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 315 | 42 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | J. R. Miller v. Paul A. Appleby | Knox | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Origin of recovery: payments made on repossessed car. Exhibits include release agreement, correspondence, receipt, sales agreement. Defendant d/b/a Southern Finance Co. Related to Paul A. Appleby, Trustee Southern Finance v. Roy C. Norton in box ET 7. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 577 | 103 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | J. C. F. Herrell et al. v. Hugh G. Simpson et al | Knox | Other |
Plaintiffs challenging the constitutionality of an act of the state legislature. Add. Plaintiffs: A. C. Hansard, J. P. Staley, Ollie Bean. Add. Defendants: R. Richard Russell, Bernard Gleason, Jessie Marie Miller, J. Carroll Cate, S. O Houston, Theron D. Wilson. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 651 | 81 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Jesse A. Shackleford v. Floyd R. Knott & United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Exhibits includes about 400 check stubs and check book along with bonds as part of case file. |
East | Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 791 | 772 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | James Lettner v. State | Knox | Violation of Age of Consent | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 249 | 22 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1940 | John Malonee v. John W. Arnold | Knox | Other |
Cause of Action: Process issues; Defendant claims he was served with a subpoena unlawfully. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 489 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | J. S. Cameron, et al. v. Donald G. Campbell, et al. | Knox | Deed, Fraudulent |
Additional Complainants: Grace Cameron, C. W. Jack, Hazel Jack, Mary E. Gamble. Additional Defendants: A. M. Welch, Malcolm Hill, Marjorie Campbell, Fidelity Bankers Trust Co., M. D. Arnold, Jr. This bill was filed for the purpose of setting aside deeds to certain tracts of land which complainants had executed to D. G. Campbell. Complainants alleged that the execution of these deeds had been induced by fraud. |
East | Range: 7 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 596 | 274 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | J. F. Walker Furniture Co. v. Waldo Smith | Knox | Debt on Account |
Exhibits include sales contracts, fiscal inventories and ledger statements. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 675 | 43 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Jesse A. Shackleford v. Floyd R. Knott & United States Fidelity& Guaranty Company | Knox | Breach of Contract |
See ET Box 288 for majority of case file. Exhibits includes check stubs and check book along with bonds and part of case file. 2 folders |
East | Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 791 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Kate Bryan, et al. v. B. E. Skeen, et al. | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was struck by a tire that came unattached from a car owned and operated by Defendants. Additional plaintiff: Emmert Bryan. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 487 | 223 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Knoxville Theaters, Inc. v. L. H. Spillman et al. | Knox | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Origin of recovery: money spent on repairs by Plaintiff on property leased from deceased. Add. Defendants: Robert S. Leach, Jo. H. Anderson. Defendants are trustees of estate of R. R. Swepson, deceased. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 575 | 242 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Knoxville Sangravel Material Co. v. J. M. Dunn et al | Knox | Unknown |
Exhibits in the case consist of a ledger of deliveries made, purchase orders, a sales contract between plaintiff & defendant, numerous bills, 1938 edition of the state's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, & blueprints for the work site: Tyson Junior High School. Oversize blue prints exhibits located in M-17-16. |
East | Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 804 | 124 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Knoxville Sangravl Material Co. v. J. M. Dunn et al. | Knox | Debt Dispute |
Plaintiff and defendant disagree on amount of material delivered, and consequent money owed by defendant to plaintiff. Additional Defendants: Oscar Dunn. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 313 | 513 | Order A Copy |