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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1861 | J. M. Tunnell v. J. R. Bradley & T. R. Bradley | Roane | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Argument over the rights to sell and teach [Prof. I. J.] Morris's Grammar in the East Tennessee territory, specifically Sevier, Blount, and Union Counties. Morris's Grammar: A Philosophical and Practical Grammar of the English Language was first published in 1858. It was published again in 1860. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1203 | 15 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Josiah J. Bacon v. John H. Bacon & wife | Roane | Land, Contract Dispute |
The plaintiff is the father of the defendant. The plaintiff assisted the defendant in his purchase of a parcel of land. The plaintiff expected to share ownership of the property but accuses the defendant of attempting to eject him from the property. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1213 | 8 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1934 | Singer Sewing Machine Co. v. W. D. Underwood | Roane | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Underwood sued the Singer Corp. for violation of a conditional sales contract. |
East | Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1533 | 62 | Order A Copy |