Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1878 Austin W. Potter v. Samuel P. McGaw Maury Debt Dispute

Additional defendant: John P. McGaw admr. Samuel P. McGaw

 Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 32 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Alfred Fleming, admr. of James Kannon v. M. W. & F. J. Embry Maury Mortgage Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 33 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 A. Barker v. H. C. Harlan Trustee, et. al.,& H. C. Harlan, Trustee v. D. M. Goodloe, et. al. Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 51 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Andrew J. Polk et al. v. Thomas E. Wilson Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Lucing Polk, John Frierson, and Lionel Hawking. Plaintiffs are appealing the charge.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 285 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Andrew J. McCord v. Adam G. Adams et al. Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Defendants: Felix Abbey, Thomas Gibson, and Robert Throne.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Abbey Gibson& Co. v. Andrew J. McCord Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Defendants: Adam Adam, Felix Abbey, and Thomas Gibson.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Arkey Y. Partee et al. v. Union Bank Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: Thomas Witherspoon.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Alfred M. Harrison v. J. W. Moore Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 285 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1920 Arthur C. Langston v. J. H. Dinning Maury Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 390 144 Order A Copy
View Entry 1843 Ann S. Johnson v. Augustus D. Bailey, et al. Maury Debt Dispute

Other defendants: Pleasant Nelson; Charles Brandon.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 212 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 Andrews Mayes & Co. et al. v. Rufus Thomas et al. Maury Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Nancy Hinderson, J. C. Cooper, and I. B. Stockord. Also, includes case "J. M. Launkins et al.v. Rufus Thomas et al." Debt dispute too.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 52 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Andrew J. Fitzpatrick v. William H. Wilkes Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 Andrew J. Polk& George W. Polk v. W. T. Berry et al. Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Defendants: W. B. Bayless and H. A. Gleaves.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 289 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 A. M. Looney et al. v. H. T. Osborne Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: C. M. Campbell.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 313 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1852 Albert R. Alley, guardian v. George S. Neville Maury Estate Dispute

George S. Neville was a minor who sued his guardian, Albert R. Alley over the will of Clement H. Neville, dec.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: Oversize 1 59 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 Andrew Barkley & Co., et al. v. Gus Hoge Maury Debt Dispute

Additional plaintiffs & their securities: J. J. Granbury, executors of estate of J. G. Granbury, deceased, E. R. Barkley, W. J. Andrews, J. P. Street, J. N. Barnett, G. T. Hughes.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 522 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 Benjamin Carter, et al. v. John Rowland Maury Estate Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Gray Hopkins, Margaret Hopkins, John C. Rowland, Sarah Jane Rowland, J.B. Paschal, Mary Ann Paschal, Warshaw, Caroline Warshaw, Sophionia Rowland, and Elizabeth Rowland

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 230 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Burkley Perry v. Andrew J. Campbell Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 Bank of Tennessee v. George Polk, et al. Maury Debt Dispute

Additional defendants: Andrew Polk and Lucius Polk.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 289 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Ben H. Pickard v. George Martin et al. Maury Deed Dispute

Additional defendant: John Pickard During 1871/1872 defendants were partners in a merchandising business under the name of Martin and Pickard. They were using borrowed more than $6000.00-loaned to them by the complainant's father, Y. S. Pickard. By request of YS Pickard, the firm purchased 1/3 interest in Hope Factory. They received credit for the payment- but the deed for the 1/3 interest conveyed the title to Martin and Pickard-not the complainant. Defendant refuses to convey property to compl.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 715 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Buckner & Co. v. Love Webb Maury Debt Dispute

Love Webb deposited a check to the Second National Bank in Maury County. The stated bank closed down and payment was not received by Buckner & Co. The case brought forth was to determine if Love Webb was responsible for the sum.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 999 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Barnet Beasley v. Mary & Benjamin Griffith Maury Estate Dispute

Document in fragments, some sections are taped. Griffiths executors of Samuel Griffith, dec.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 209 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1844 Bolivar W. Knight& next friend John M. Shaw v. John M. Frances Maury Deed Dispute

Concerns slaves.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 387 94 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Bettie[?] Hardeman (col.) et al. v. John Brown (col.) et al. Maury Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainant: Marsh Walker, colored. Additional Defendants: Paralee Kelly, colored, Gabriel Walker, colored, Austin Walker, colored. Concerns land belonging to the estate of Caroline Brown, dec., wife of defendant John Brown. Also mentioned is Malinda Walker.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 585 101 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 Charley N. Vaught v. F. H. Watkins Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 34 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 C. Taylor v. J. A. Ramsey Maury Mortgage Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 43 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 C. B. Hadley v. E. A. H. Foster et al. Maury Estate Dispute

Slaves mentioned: Gilbert, Caroline, Gees, James, Henry, Taswell, John, Betty, Sarah,

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 275 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Christine Hoffman, by next friend v. J. W. Hoffman, et al. Maury Estate Dispute

Jane Pillow as next friend to Christine Hoffman. Additional Defendants: A. W. Stockell, admr. of J. J. Hoffman, dec., John Hoffman, Freederick Hoffman, G. Hoffman, Christine Hoffman, Katherine Hoffman. Complainant sought to have the will of J. J. Hoffman, dec., set up and established.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 586 162 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 Columbia & Bigby Turnpike Co. v George P. Webster Maury Debt Dispute

Dispute over toll of $250.00.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 711 31 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 C. McGehee, et al. v. W. N. Murphy, exe., et al. Maury Estate Dispute

This case developed from the settlement of the executorship of Murphy for the estate of J. T,. McGehee. Addtl dfnts: Thos. P. Murphy and W. M. Rea. Addtl pltfs.: A. Anderson, guardian for Laura H., Ed T., Daisy M., and Ayral J. McGehee.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 975 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1835 Charles McGee v. Archibald Gilchrist Maury Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 195 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 C. H. Gilliam v. Consolidated Phosphate Co. et al. Maury Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Tate Jenkins and Edmond Ligon.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 468 289 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Catherine Harris, et al. v. David Maxwell, et al. Maury Estate Dispute

Additional plaintiff: Nathan & Mary Jane Perry. Dispute over the estate of Jonathan Harris who died in 1869, leaving his third wife, Catherine Harris and 2 children by his first marriage, Mary J. Perry and Nancy Nelson, and 1 by the first marriage, Derinda Maxwell. His heirs were disputing his will.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 21 294 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 C. S. Scott, admr. of David Ralston, dec., et al. v. J. S. Bingham et al. Maury Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: C.E.S. Scott (David Ralston's dau). Additional Defendants: Elizabeth Bingham (wife of J.S.), Alexander Bingham & wife Evelin, Henry Potter & wife Rachel, Susan Hart, J.B. Galloway, Robert Galloway, Joseph A. Matthews & wife Louisa, (cont.) Jasper Ham [Horn?] & wife Agnes, James Matthews, Wm Matthews, James Craig, A.D. Craig, Robt E. Craig. Dispute over title to land Ralston owned at his death. C.S. Scott (son-in-law) & C.E.S. Scott (dau) cared for Ralston (he had cancer) last 7 yrs.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 792 127 Order A Copy
View Entry 1827 Daniel Brown v. Jeremiah Hobson Maury Estate Dispute

James Hobson is under guardianship of James Black.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 186 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1836 David Gibson, et al. v. Daniel Lanes, et al Maury Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Willie Rogers and his wife. Additional Defendants: Martha Lanes, Catherine Carter, Amy Leantem, John Carter and Rachel Carter.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 198 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 David A. Kittrell& Thomas Peay v. B. J. King Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 D. C. Helm& Alston Estes v. Abbey Gibson& Co. Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Defendants: Adam G. Adams, Felix Abbey, and Thomas Gibson.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 295 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1817 David Winchester v. Matthew Gleaves Maury Land and Title Dispute

In 1807, Winchester filed for ownershp of 300 acres that was supposed to run along property belonging to John Record. A mistake was made in the filing, naming Record as Robertson. Michael Gleaves had interest in this property, then died, leaving it to Matthew. This suit was filed to correct title to the property, and to clarify its locations and boundaries lawfully.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 2a 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 Daniel J. Estes v. Hiram L. Hendley, et al. Maury Debt Dispute

Additional defendants: William D. Hendley, A. H. Hughes, & J. C. Rye. In April 1861, 4 judgments were rendered in favor of McCrady and Colquitt against E. A. H. Foster as principal and Estes as endorser, each for $403 and which judgments against Foster. Hiram L. Hendley was also mentioned in case.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 23a 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 D. B. Cooper v. S. S. Craig Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 39a 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1826 E. D. Jones et al. v. David Craighead Maury Estate Dispute

Additional plaintiff: David Glass. Plaintiffs administrators of the estate of James Jones, dec. Additional defendant: Mary Craighead.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 184 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 E. A. Foster& William Voorhies v. Johnson Davis Maury Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 277 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 Ewell & Elizabeth Leigh v. John A. Briggs Maury Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 271 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Edwin H. Childress v. William Perry Jr. et al. Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Defendant: James Hughes.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Emmett Hoge v. J. C. Cooper Maury Debt Dispute

Emmett Hoge sued J. C. Cooper in a plea of debt due by written contract and by verbal contract. The debt was under $1000.00.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 712 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Embry & Frierson v. J. H. Hogue & wife Maury Debt Dispute

Incomplete case file. Lucretia A. Hogue. Debt on account for $345.78 for goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 710 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Edwin O. Cross v. Robert D. Ricketts et al. Maury Debt Dispute

Additional defendants: J. H. Coffee, Eliza Hoge

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 73 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Emily D. Williams & children v. J. Minnick Williams, et al. Maury Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 156 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 E. A. H. Foster et al. v. A. P. Bailey Maury Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: A. Barr.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy

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