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 (unknown) Sevier Land, Sale of

Exhibit only: Plat map of property bought by William Randles.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 99 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1843 Asa Delozier v. Samuel Pickerns Sevier Trespass with Force of Arms

Pickerns trespassed on Delozier's property with force of arms and caused damage of upwards of $500.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1135 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 Andrew Delozier & Gromwell Delozier v. Samuel Pickens Sevier Trespass with Force of Arms

Plaintiffs were leasing a property to a John Den when the defendant forcefully trespassed on the property and ejected John Den from his residence. sued for $500.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1151 121 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Alexander Zallenger v. George Fox et al Sevier Land, Sale of

Plaintiff owned a tract of land for over fifteen years and conveyed and sold the land to Willis B. Sharp, his son-in-law, but he did not pay a consideration for the land. He then sold the land to the defendant. A deal was made to sell the land back to the plaintiff, but the defendant falsified the amount paid to Sharp for the land. Plaintiff sued for $550 difference for the land he bought back.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 115 Order A Copy
View Entry 1940 Albert Ogle, et al. v. Maggie Ogle, admr. of Ashey Ogle, dec., et al. Sevier Recovery of Money/ Wages

Complainant sues by his next friend, Conley Huskey. Additional Defendants: Estel Ogle, Newel Ogle, Benah Ogle, John Ogle, Norman Ogle, Sherrill Ogle, Mrs. Frank W. Wester, J. M. Whaley, Frank Ogle. This suit was instituted to recover money loaned by Ashley Ogle, dec., to Ogle Brothers, a partnership composed of Ashley and C. E. Ogle.

 East Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 572 374 Order A Copy
View Entry 1946 D. M. Webb et al. v. Ida Webb Schultz et al. Sevier Lease of Property

Plaintiffs sold property to Defendants with understanding that they would still be able to lease said property, which agreement Defendants are refusing to adhere to. Add. Plaintiff: Paralee Webb. Add. Defendant: Elsworth Schulz.

 East Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 515 215 Order A Copy
View Entry 1946 Doyle Gibson et al. v. Murphy Schular Sevier Recovery of Land/Property

Plaintiffs seek to recover logs removed from their property by Defendant. Add. Plaintiff: Ruby Gibson.

 East Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 545 287 Order A Copy
View Entry 1929 D. W. James et al. v. Celia Brown Sevier Breach of Contract

Additional plaintiffs: Sevier County Bank, Bank of Sevierville. The defendant was given $1304 from the D. W. James, her grandfather to buy a house on the condition that he would be able to live in the house and be taken care of due to his old age. The defendant failed to buy a house, take care of him or return any of the money.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1356 374 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 Ellis v. John Brabson Sevier Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way

Incomplete case. Folder only contains hand-drawn map of properties surrounding road in dispute. Case information comes from "Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Tennessee," Volume 99 (1898).

 East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1051 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1924 Emma Newberry v. R. W. Russell et al. Sevier Land, Sale of

Final Decree only. Additional Defendants: Unknown.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 97 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1847 Gideon M. Maples v. John Helten, Lucy Tunis, & Benjamin Cary Sevier Trespass with Force of Arms

John Den is lessee of plaintiff. Defendants allegedly used force of arms to break into the home of plaintiff while Den was living at the residence and caused damage and emotional distress. sued for $500.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1140 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 George W. Hurst v. George F. Emert Sevier Land, Partition of East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 705 109 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Harvey Cotton Company v. The Farmers District Gin Company Sevier Breach of Contract

Plaintiff is sued for damages by breach of contract in failing to deliver a car load of cotton seed purchased from the defendant. sued for the sum of $262.52.

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1518 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1926 James B. Lawson v. U. S. Andes Lumber Co. Sevier Breach of Contract

Folder contains about 25 pieces of evidence. See documents in boxes ET 68 & ET 385 for more information. In 1920 Lawson & the lumber company went into an agreement to produce lumber. Lawson would bring down the trees, producing the boards, & the lumber company old sell them. Lawson sued Lizzie Yett Cox over a note for $500. The settlement of this suit became entangled in the payments & debts of Lawson & U.S. Andes' dealings.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4a 73 Order A Copy
View Entry 1820 John Jinkins et al. v. James Carmon et al. Sevier Slaves, Ownership of

Additional Plaintiffs: Elizabeth Jenkins, James Wilson, Sally Wilson. Additional Defendants: Patsey Carmon, Mary Weir, Peggy Montgomery, Ann Marlin. Slaves named Naomi, Betty, Alice and Sarah. Additional Cause of Action: Estate Settlement.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 61 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 J. I. Huskey v. State Sevier Liquor, Sale of Illegal East Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 956 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1856 Jacob Lipton v. William Pickens Sevier Trespass with Force of Arms

Defendant is accused of stealing a horse.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1180 64 Order A Copy
View Entry 1851 Jacob Tipton v. William C. Perkins Sevier Trespass with Force of Arms

Plaintiff sued for $300 damages, alleging that in September 1848 Perkins seized his bay stallion valued at $300 & has since kept it for his own use. def.. Perkins argues that at that time he was acting Deputy Sheriff of Sevier Co. & Tipton was a Justice of the Peace. He took the horse to satisfy a judgment that Hugh Bogle, admr. of M. H. Bogle, dec., had recovered against Tipton on 7 Aug. 1848. Debt was for $17.03 plus cost of suit.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1156 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 Joseph Keeler v. James Baker Sevier Non-payment of Bank Note

Keeler sold land to Baker who agreed to pay for the land in installments as well as help take care of Keeler who was growing old. Keeler claims Baker failed to make payments. Keeler also claims that Baker was cruel to him, laughing when he was in pain and lying to him. The case file mentions that Keeler may be senile as well as an alcoholic. Case file also notes that land doubled in value during the time of the arrangement.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1226 419 Order A Copy
View Entry 1831 James Cannon Jr. v. George Rogers Sevier Slaves, Ownership of East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 739 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1940 Mrs. C. F. Manis et al. v. Fuller R. Manis Sevier Breach of Contract

Plaintiff claims an agreement to sell property to Defendant included a clause allowing her to remain on said property, and is sued Defendant for his attempts to remove her from property. Add. Plaintiff: Wade Manis.

 East Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 515 283 Order A Copy
View Entry 1829 Mary McCleary, et al. v. John Brabson, exe. of Abraham McCleary, dec. Sevier Wills, Construction of

Additional Complainant: Payn McCleary.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 668 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 R. L. Ogle, et al. v. Maggie Ogle, admr. of Ashley Ogle, dec., et al Sevier Recovery of Money/ Wages

Additional Plaintiff: Frank P. Bowen of Knox Co. Additional Defendants: Estel, John, Newel, Benah, Virgil, Norman, Sherrill & Frank Ogle. Maggie Ogle widow of Ashley Ogle, dec. 17 Jan. 1932 leaving about $16,000 in debts. Plaintiffs, who had been employed by Mrs. Ogle, suing to recover $750 & $250 in unpaid fees plus interest for mediating with creditors & preserving Mrs. Ogle's homestead & dower rights. 2 Folders. See Also: J. H. Wade v. Maggie Ogle, ET Box 1058. Case in 3 folders.

 East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1058 425 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 State v. James Townsell Sevier Disturbance of Public Worship

Opinion only. It quotes state law on the definition of disturbing a worship service. Also contains references to English law. Townsell charged with disturbing a Baptist congregation by cursing, making a loud noise, laughing, throwing dirt, and being drunk. Judgment was quashed.

 East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 814 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 State v. James Cannon Sevier Disturbance of Public Worship East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 638 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1934 State v. J. M. Hickman Sevier Violation of Age of Consent

Victim: Naomi Huffaker, a female under 21 years of age but over 12 years of age.

 East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 750 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 State, ex rel. et al. v. O. E. McMahan Sevier Breach of Official Duty

Additional plaintiffs: J. A. Davis, James Trentham, W. W. Crowson, J. C. Pitner, J. W. Stanton, J. N. Delozier, Ben Maddron, A. J. Stinnett, P. L. Shults, Jas. Spurgeon, W. A. Robeson, G. H. Robeson, Richard Autry, J. A. Lawson. O. E. McMahan was the county road superintendent of Sevier County. The case is so large it is in six folders and two boxes (ET 880).

 East Range: 8 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 879 1932 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 W. O. Finchum v. Eugene Jenkins, et al. Sevier Land, Partition of

Additional Defendants: Mrs. Flora Jenkins Duggan, Alvin Jenkins, Jim Edd Patterson, Loy Clarence Patterson, Eugene Patterson. Partition of lands that belonged to J. A. Jenkins, dec., and wife, S. C. Jenkins, dec.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 660 148 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 William M. Randles Jr. v. James W. Ellis Sevier Slaves, Ownership of

This case involves a "negro boy named David." William Randles Jr. purchased David and believed he owned him outright. However, James Ellis received a judgment for debt against William Randles, Sr. whom William Randles Jr. purchased the boy from. A levy was placed on the boy in order to satisfy the debt and he was taken from the possession on Wiliam Randles Jr. The suit was brought to dispute that and to prove rightful ownership of David.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1143 149 Order A Copy