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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 | 1949 | Alice Cora Mayes & William L. Mayes v. Walter Clark | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Receipt included. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 282 | 224 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Ann T. Sloan v. Bessie Smith & Tim W. Smith | Knox | Damages |
Exhibits: two 8x10 photographs, diagram |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 492 | 262 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Beulah M. Loy v. Sheridan C. Loy | Knox | Child Custody |
Additional Causes of Action: Child Support and Divorce. Court of Origin: The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for Knox County. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 282 | 324 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Clara L. Sherrod v. Estate of Elmo E. Carter, dec. | Knox | Debt |
Additional Case: Edward B. Watkins, exe. of O. J. Watkins, dec. v. Estate of Elmo E. Carter, dec., in an action of Debt due by notes. In the case of Clara Sherrod, the origin of debt was money loaned to Mr. Carter. Exhibits: bank acct. book, correspondence, copy of receipt, receipts, checks, sales contract, bank statements, safe deposit inventory list, |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 544 | 247 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Esco Wood v. Farmers & Truckers Marketing Co., Inc. | Knox | Damages |
Plaintiff stored fruits and vegetables in a stall owned by Defendant, which leaked and ruined said produce. Exhibits include contract, floor diagram. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 545 | 177 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Floyd Fox v. State | Knox | Murder |
"Murder in the First Degree." Victim: Will Baldwin. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 169 | 146 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Frances Myers, Ray Myers & Brenda G. Myers by next friend v. Swan Brothers Incorporated & Ollie S. Furrow | Knox | Injury and Damages | East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 284 | 320 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1949 | George Irish v. David H. Waterman | Knox | Malpractice |
Plaintiff accuses Defendant of negligently leaving a medical instrument inside his body. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 549 | 450 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Hattie S. Merrill v. William Raymond Merrill | Knox | Child Support |
Exhibits include divorce decree. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 561 | 67 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | J. F. Baker, et al. v. Charles E. Galbraith, et al. | Knox | Fraudulent Conveyance |
Add. Plaintiff: W. G. & Carrie Robinson Baker. Add. Defendants: Lillian D., Elizabeth H., Grace M., & J. J. Galbraith; Estelle B. Schmid, M. J. Connor, Leona D. Seaton-exe. of W. P. Seaton, dec.; John Wesley & Juanita Williams, William & Margaret Davis, W. L. & Ada R. Hopkins, Mayme Ethel Teague, Alvada Gilbert, Fred A. & Juanita Mashburn, Joshuay Ima Lee Stapleton, Paul & Mattie R. Tippins, Jay Allen & Velma L. Fritts, Katherine Margaret McKeehan, George W. & Jessie E. Galloway & others. See ET 1079. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 527 | 1014 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Mrs. Frankie Shearman Rasnake v. John Mooney. | Knox | Lease Dispute |
Complainant sought a forfeiture of lease due to a violation of certain provisions in said lease made by Defendant. Exhibits: list, memorandum opinion, check, receipts, correspondence, 2 - 8x10 photos, lease agreement, contract, inspection permit. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 540 | 347 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Matthew Cantrell v. State | Knox | Robbery | East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 169 | 115 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1949 | M. L. Smith v. Sam Hill et al. | Knox | Damages |
Origin of damages: Plaintiffs' car was damaged by Defendant in a car accident. Exhibits include scene drawing, repair bill, police report. Add. Defendant: Eva Hill. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 561 | 82 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Mary Frances Peters v. Denton Theaters, Inc. et al. | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff slipped and fell on sidewalk in front of Defendant's establishment. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 625 | 390 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Owen Green v. State | Knox | Manslaughter |
"Voluntary Manslaughter" Victim: Calvin Henry. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 167 | 37 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Robert Harmon v. Elmer Harmon, et al. | Knox | Deed Dispute |
Additional Parties are unclear. 3 folders. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 251 | 602 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Rosie Williams v. James Williams | Knox | Divorce |
Court of Origin: Domestic Relations Court of Knox County. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 288 | 143 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Ruth Claiborne v. M. T. Solomon et al. | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was hit by a car owned and driven by Defendants. Exhibits include hand-drawn scene map, Add. Defendant: Viola Sue Watson |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 545 | 332 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Theodric Cousins et al. v. Bessie Jenkins Thomas et al. | Knox | Estate Dispute |
Deceased: Williams Cousins, Nannie Johnson Jenkins Tate Galbraith. Exhibits include promissory notes, receipts, deeds, notice of sale. Add. Plaintiffs: Lillian Cousins Harris. Add. Defendants: Ella Jenkins, William Cousins, Carl Franklin Smith. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 563 | 143 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | White Star Lines Inc. v. Charles Williams by next friend, J. R. Williams | Knox | Injury and Damages |
2 Folders. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 284 | 521 | Order A Copy |