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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 | 1877 | Albert Scott v. P. M. Ashe | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Plaintiff entered into a verbal agreement with the defendant to rent a room in the defendant's building located on Gay Street in Knoxville, Tennessee. Plaintiff complained that the defendant later refused to rent said room, causing the plaintiff to be out of work (barber) for two months. Plaintiff then brought suit for breach of contract. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1651 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1938 | Cottrell White v. F. E. Laughead | Knox | Breach of Contract |
$156 + interest for payment for goods never delivered. |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1114 | 184 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1891 | Coal Creek Mining & Manufacturing Co, In Error v. Wayne & Wilson, In Error | Knox | Breach of Contract |
The plaintiff accused the defendant mining company of breach of contract for failing to deliver coal to the plaintiff per the terms of their contract. |
East | Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1781 | 742 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1859 | David Campbell& Company v. Reeves& Brenan | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages |
The plaintiff supplied the defendant with peaches, fresh oysters and tomatoes. The defendant was to sell these items and give some of the proceeds to the plaintiff. The defendant sold the items but did not give any of the proceeds to the plaintiff. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1178 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1853 | Hugh Henry v. Samuel Henry | Knox | Contract for Labor and Materials |
Plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract for the sale of whiskey. The plaintiff claims that the defendant failed to pay for whiskey that was delivered to him. Mention of "Gunter's Landing." Mention of "Henry's Cross Roads." |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1151 | 14 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | John David Hunt v. National Linen Service Co. | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages | East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 624 | 114 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1847 | Jacob Newman v. David Rodgers [Rogers] | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Newman, of Knox County, contracted with Rodgers, of Claiborne County, to purchase from Rodgers a pension claim allegedly due to the widow of Mr. Lewis, who Rodgers said was a Revolutionary pensioner. As it turned out, Lewis was not such a pensioner. |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1121 | 20 | 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 | 1839 | John McMillan& wife, admr. of Andrew McMillan, dec. v. A. McAllister, Jacob Crist,& James Parks | Knox | Breach of Contract |
McAllister, Crist & Parks hired out an enslaved man called John to the McMillans. However, before he could be delivered, and work begun, John ran away. McMillans sued for breach of contract. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 18 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1809 | James Lutrell v. Joseph Love | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Contract involves the duties assigned to a deputy. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 52 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | J. M. Day, et al. v. Charles J. Angle, et al. | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Additional Plaintiff: Louvernia Day. Additional Defendant: Jennie H. Angle, J. T. Underwood, Fidelity-Bankers Trust Co. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 632 | 37 | 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 | 1932 | L. H. Rice v. Brookside Mills | Knox | Breach of Contract |
L.H. Rice is sued Brookside Mills for Breach of Contract and is seeking $3000 in damages. |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1456 | 103 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Leda B. Daniels v. Brotherhood of Railrod Trainmen | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Plntff. widow of Ulysses G. Daniels, a member of a subordinate lodge & holder of an insurance policy worth $5000 which he obtained through the Grand Lodge. The plntff. is his beneficiary. U. G. Daniels died 16 Nov. 1930. Plntff. sued the deft. for $6,250 for breach of contract because it refuses to allow her claim. Deft. argues the claim was refused because U. G. Daniels did not reveal that he suffered from pleurisy & other health problems when he first applied for the policy. 2 Folders. |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1456 | 388 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1933 | Milton Starr et al. v. W. C. Kennedy | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Add. Pla. in error: Bijou Amusement Company (an operator of colored theaters). Def. in error entered into a contract with the pla. in error to work as the assistant manager at the Gem Theater in Knoxville for $50 per work and 25% of the theater's net profits. Def. claims the pla. have failed to honor the agreement and sued for payment. Exhibit materials include correspondence on Bijou Co. letterhead which discusses the performance of blues singer Bessie Smith at the Gem Theater. See ET 1489 & 1461 |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1457 | 181 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | Norman D. Browne, et al. v. Dixie Theatre Company, et al. | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Additional Plaintiff: Mrs. Norman D. Browne. Additional Defendant: Frank Roach. Exhibits: telegram, post card. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 632 | 112 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1938 | Robert M. Mort v. George C. McLean | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Defendant d/b/a McLean's Studio. |
East | Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 760 | 108 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Robert Henderlight v. Vester Motor Co. et al. | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Additional Defendant: The C. I. T. Corporation. Plaintiff purchased a 1929 Chrysler Roadster from the Defendant. The car was quickly repossessed after the plaintiff lost his job and failed to make payments. Plaintiff is sued to recover $175 paid on the car. Exhibit materials include repossession documents and payment contract. Payment contract lists Pla.'s job history and notes that he lives with his father. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1360 | 120 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | U. G. Overton v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Exhibits: booklet, memorandum, correspondence, blueprint, train dispatch papers. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 628 | 296 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1945 | William J. Robinson v. Paul H Jones | Knox | Breach of Contract |
Plaintiff had contracted with Defendant for rental of a piano, which Defendant did not deliver. Exhibits include event tickets. Defendant d/b/a Miles Music Store. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 539 | 85 | Order A Copy |