Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1877 Archibald Bacome v. F. K. Berry, et als. Monroe Failure to Pay

Defendants: F. K. Berry and wife, C. C. Berry; Sidney G. Cleveland, & A. W. Cozart of Loudon Co. Dispute over land, S.E. quarter, 5th Section, 1st Township, 2d. Range, Hiwassee Dist., lying E. of E. Tenn. & Ga. RR., sold at $8,500, 31 Oct. 1867. Unpaid notes left by R. R. Cleveland, decd. intestate, both F. K. Berry, Sidney G. Cleveland, admrs. Sale of land to Matthew Nelson, decd., and wife Martha Nelson, decd. 1862-63?
Case file contains plat map of properties.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1657 143 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Coffin, Martin, & Co. v. Woolridge & Taylor and Taylor Hutsell Monroe Promissory Note

Pltf co.: C. W. Coffin, Hugh Martin, and R. J. McKinney. Dfnt co.: D. E. H. Woodridge and John H. Taylor. Pltf co. holds a note for $156.28 which has become past due. Sued to recover amount + interest.

 East Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1770 59 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Charles F. White v. Thomas L. Williams, admr., C. W. Coffin, dec., et al. Monroe Equity

Defendants: Thomas L. Williams, admr., C. W. Coffin, "a lunatic," who was surviving partner, firm of J. A. & C. W. Coffin, Knox Co.; John H. Inman, New York; Sue E. Coffin, Monroe Co., admr. of C. W. Coffin; J. E. Houston, Sheriff of Monroe Co., TN. Debt against estate of C. W. Coffin, decd.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1658 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 D. Kirkpatrick & Co. v. James M. Young & wife, Sara Young Monroe Debt on Account

James M. Young was liquor dealer in the county of Monroe. He owes D. Kirpatrick and Co. for several purchases of liquor which he has not yet paid in full. They seek a judgement against him to get the money they are owed. They also charge that James Young has fraudulently deeded personal property over to his wife in an attempt to get out of paying the debt.

 East Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1627 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Flora Clark v. Mary E. Clark Monroe Wills, Contested

W.G. Clark died intestate. The plaintiff claims that the defendant was in possession of the original bill and that had reason to believe that she was entitled to "home quarter."

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1657 78 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Jesse F. Owen v. D. E. Paxton & J. E. Williams, exe. of A. W. Boyd, dec. Monroe Replevin

Case started as R. R. Carter v. A. W. Boyd. Carter claimed ownership of a Grover & Baker sewing machine which had be seized by Boyd. Boyd died while case was still being heard, so his executors were added. Court ruled in favor of defendants. Owen was surety on Carter's prosecution bond & was the one who filed the appeal.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1658 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 John C. Payne v. State Monroe Robbery East Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 28 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 John P. Green v. State Monroe Illegitimate Child/Bastardy

John P. Green was charged with being the father of an illegitimate child in Monroe County. The mother was listed as Mary Jane Wilson.

 East Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1663 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Joseph J. Blankenship v. Sophronia Blankenship Monroe Divorce

Sophronia left pltf. and has since lived separately. On day of separation, pltf. was informed of multiple instances of adultery "before and since" with P. T. Blankenship at "divers[e] other times and places, and with other persons."

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1648 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Mary K. Parker [Mary K. McGhee] v. James Steed Monroe Debt

The plaintiff claimed that the defendant entered into a contract with him for the building of a two story brick dwelling house. The defendant provided the brick, lumber and labor upon the agreement of payment. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant failed to pay him for the labor and materials.

 East Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1605 298 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Robt. W. Grubb v. W. W. Grubb, et al. Monroe Estate Dispute

Robert and Woodberry are brothers, their father, Washington R. Grubb amassed real and personal estate value over the course of his lifetime. His will was to have lands split between his sons, but this did not occur. The land in question was known as Bat Creek Knobs. Addtl dfnts: Franklin, J. J., and J. M. Grubb.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1655 155 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 State v. John Lynn Monroe Assault, Felonious

Incomplete case file. Judgment document only.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1162 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 State v. John C. Payne Monroe Robbery

Deft. found guilty of robbing G. (or J.) B. Tate at gunpoint on 22 Jan. 1876. John Casey & David Fortner also participated in robbery. Thieves took $26 in cash, 1 overcoat valued at $8, 1 dress coat valued at $6, 1 vest & 1 shirt each valued at $1, 1 pair of shoes valued at $2, 1 satchel valued at $1, & 1 book valued at 20 cents. The victim was a cousin of John C. Payne. See also: John C. Payne, et al v. State, ET, Box 1613.

 East Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1663 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Thomas B. Clark, next friend of Zachary T. Clark v. Mary E. Clark, et als. Monroe Equity

Plaintiffs: Thomas B. Clark, next friend & brother of Zachary T. Clark, and Flora Clark. Defendants: Mary E. Clark, Flora Clark, W. E. Clark, W. W. McKeehan and wife, Sarah Ann McKeehan; Harvey Fryar and wife, Irena Fryar; Daniel Jones, admr. of W. G. Clark, decd.; Thomas & Albert Clark, minors; heirs of Pelophena Rogers. Estate of Thomas Clark, decd. 1863, Monroe Co., TN. Mention of two slaves (emancipated) in Clark's will.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1657 177 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 William Burlison v. John Burlison & Isaac Burlison Monroe Land, Sale of

Plaintiff & defendants were brothers. John sold a tract of land to William for 2 notes of $175 each ($350 total). After transaction, John moved to Illinois & left the notes w/ Isaac to collect money. William claimed to have paid both notes but then Isaac refused to produce &/or destroy the notes & he could not get the deed from John. William was illiterate while his brothers could read & write.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1658 89 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Washington Payne v. State Monroe Other

Casue of action: Malicious shooting. For shooting G. B. Tate not in self-defense.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1657 55 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 William A. Henley, admr. v. Mary K. Parker, et al. Monroe Breach of Bond

Henley wasadmr. of the estate of Arthur H. Henley Sr. Add. pltfs: A. Evaline Parshall, Charles F. Henley, John O. & Lavinia W. Connor, J. L. & Bettie M. McGhee, A. S. Henley, Thomas Henley, Samuel Henley, H. H. Williamson, Thomas & Ann E. Russell, Thomas Williamson, the three last being children and heirs of Sarah H. Williamson, daughter of A. H. Henley Sr., James C. Hall, and James Cliborne. Samuel Henley, fmr. admr., collected large sums of money for the estate, then left TN with all dollars collected.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1648 230 Order A Copy