Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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