Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1812 Alexander McColloch v. Nimrod Manifee Rutherford Land and Title Dispute

Manifee sold a drove of hogs to William Mitchell & Robert H. Dyer. No contract was made regarding payment. Alexander McCullough was named as their security.When they failed to pay, this suit was filed to recover moneyfrom McCullough as surety.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 2 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1817 Abraham M. DeGroffenreid v. John Kimbro Rutherford Trespass

There is another case between DeGroffenreid & Kimbro over a track of land in 1820. See MT Box 321.

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View Entry 1812 David Barton v. William Lytel Rutherford Land and Title Dispute

In 1810 Barton purchased some land in Rutherford County for $500, the title not to be created until the debt was paid in full. However, another man had a right to some of the land and Barton was anxious to have the deed filed. Barton sued so that the entire contract might be cancelled.

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View Entry 1811 Ephraim Davidson v. John Davidson Rutherford Equity

In 1801 John & Ephraim Davidson created a 50/50 partnership, splitting all profits, and co-owning assets. John then purchased 300 acres of land and many other business dealings resulting in debt. Ephraim sued stating that this risky behavior was not in the best interest of the equity of the partnership.

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View Entry 1827 Russell Hamilton v. Elijah Moran Rutherford Debt Settlement

Amount of debt is $330. Book I page 455

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View Entry 1821 Samuel & Polly Williams v. James Boyd, et al. Rutherford Land and Title Disputel

Add'l Def's: John, Thomas, James, Elisha, Andrew, Robert, Jane, Rebeckah, and Elizabeth. Boyd, for himself & as agent for Elijah Flack, James Brckin,Hennekin Harris agreed to sell Richard Myrick 750 acres of their land for $1k. Myrick made partial payment then died. Myrick "mortgaged" an enslaved woman allowing Boyd to use her until the debt was recovered. She had a child. The suit was filed to settle the debt, & therefore the estate.

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View Entry 1809 Simon Miller v. John Nichols Rutherford Injunction

Simon Miller pledged to John Nichols in 1805 to pay $640 within six months, in return for a fee simple deed on a tract of land. Miller then created a conveyance to Simon Miller, jr. for the same land. Miller, sr. was accused of trying to defraud Nichols by tricking him into land that he would never rightfully own.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1a 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1817 Tulan Dixon et al. v. William Mitchell et al. Rutherford Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Redmon D. Barry. Additional Defendants: Mark Mitchell.

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View Entry 1824 Walter Keeble v. Robert Hancock Rutherford Debt Dispute

"Walter Kibble" also used to describe plaintiff. Debt dispute stems from a dispute over the possession of property that earned rent.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 324 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1813 William Martin v. Daniel Hill Rutherford Eviction

Includes Franklin County and Smith County.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 81 0 Order A Copy