Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
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

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