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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1908 | "Eads" on the Town of Eads v. L. A. Richmond | Shelby | Debt |
Debt due for taxes |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1069 | 41 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | (unknown) | Shelby | Unknown |
Exhibit only. No known case file. Oversize exhibits of "Errors & Insolvencies of 1908" and Roster of Officers & Members of House of Representatives, 66th General Assembly. Exhibits located in M-17-18. Case name and court are both unknown. |
West | Range: Section: Shelf: Box Number: | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1912 | (unknown) | Shelby | Unknown |
Memphis Lumber Co. minute book only, no other case documents or information included. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 737 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | Adolph Radjesky v. Andrew J. Wood | Shelby | Debt Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 3 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1868 | Atlantic& Mississippi Steamship Co. v. R. N. Blakemore & Company | Shelby | Error in Proceedings |
Appeal in the nature of a writ of error; failure to deliver goods |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1868 | Adolph G. Marcheutz v. A. N. Edmonds et al. | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Additional defendants: J. M. Pettigrew, Simon Loeb, T. H. Boswell; challenge to previous judgment |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 5 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1869 | A. J. Hopper, et al. v. McKinney& Co. | Shelby | Debt, Balance on |
Additional plaintiff: Charles Phillips; Writ of Error Originating court is Municipal, appeal to Western Division Supreme Court - not known if Chancery or Circuit. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1869 | Attwood & Anderson v. John Loague, County Court Clerk | Shelby | Taxation Disputes |
Additional plaintiffs: F. J. Atwood, W. F. Anderson. Writ of Error Originating court is Law Court Memphis/Shelby, appeal to Western Division Supreme Court at Brownsville Haywood County. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | Abigail Niles v. Mayor & Aldermen of the City of Memphis | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Money loaned to Mayor of Memphis intended to be renewed annually until Niles needed it. City chose to not renew and attempted to pay it back in Confederate money. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1869 | A. M. Ferguson v. T. H. Koen | Shelby | Debt Settlement |
Writ of Error. Originating court is Law Court Memphis-Shelby, appeal to Western Division Supreme Court at Brownsville, Haywood County. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | Arthur B. Treadwell v. William McKeon et al. | Shelby | Debt Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: John W. Gilmore, William Henderson; including the cases Gilmore and Henderson vs. Langan, Michael AND McKeon, William vs. Langan, Michael; Additional defendants: William Clark |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 12 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | A. M. Ferguson v. William Conard & Sam H. Conard | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
The plaintiff sues because he says that the Confederate States Treasury bills used by the defendant in payment are not valid. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 17 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | A. L. Jones et al. v. D. H. Townsend | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Jones is the widow of William E. Jones. Her, along with her children and grandchildren are bring a suit against Townsend over a tract of land that belonged to William Jones. The defendant, Townsend, allegedly set up a claim to the land. Timber was being cut off the land and the plaintiffs were not happy about it. The tract was about 1150 acres. Additional Plaintiffs: Bailey Jones, Thomas Jones, Neil Jones, Joseph Jones, Lula K. Jones. 3 folders. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 22 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | Anthony W. Lauterbach v. Julius Buhler | Shelby | Debt, Balance on | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 26 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1870 | Antonio Montedonico v. Paul A. Cicalla Paul A. Cicalla et al.. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendants - Paul Cicalla & Lewis Montedonico |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 41 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | Antonio Monteverde, admr. Of Ruthy E. Freeman, dec. v. John Cosgrove | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Monteverde was indebted to Michael Larkin and John Cosgrove. Frank Brannen. |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 39 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | A. S. Booth v. State | Shelby | Malicious Stabbing | West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 39 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1874 | Alex T. Stewart& Co. v. Davis Cockrell | Shelby | Failure to Pay |
Defendant failed to pay the costs of a previous judgment against him, has no property that can be sold or attached. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 43 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | A. J. White v. W. R. Moore | Shelby | Petitions for Reimbursement | West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 47 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1875 | Annie W. Ammons v. William A. Ammons, et al. | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 45 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1877 | A. Connell v. S. P. Walker | Shelby | Sale of Land/Property | West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 52 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1871 | A. Just v. Robert P. Duncan | Shelby | Debt |
A. Just sues Robert P. Duncan for $250. Other names: John Johnson and James C. Logan. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 61 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1873 | Absalom & Lovey Jenkins v. Robert Eaklin, exe. of estate of William Wash, et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Additional Defendants: Joshua Eaklin, F. Snowden, Turner W. Hines (administrator of Benjamin Overton, deceased), William Griffin and Jonathan D. Hines. Lovey Jenkins's maiden name Lovey Martin. File includes copy of Benjamin Overton's will |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 67 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1877 | A. & M. B. Alston v. William Lunn | Shelby | Debt on Account |
The charge is debt due on account under $500, for property rental of $416. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 88 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1877 | Adams, Dixon & Pike v. R. C. Brinkley, et al. | Shelby | Payment for Services |
Plaintiffs are Charles M. Adams, L. V. Dixon, and L. H. Pike, DBA Adams, Dixon & Pike. Co-defendant is the Memphis & Little Rock Railway Company. Note: this case has the same docket no. as E. M. Hearn v. Samuel Mosby. The suit is for $5,300 plus interest for professional labor and services rendered at their request. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 88 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1877 | A. J. Kellar v. Charles W. Gibson | Shelby | Debt |
Case involves debt for services as a nurse during the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1873. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 99 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1877 | Amos Woodruff v. Mrs. A. Clisbee et al. | Shelby | Wills, Contested |
A. Woodruff was executor of Frank Taft, dec., a citizen of Shelby County. Additional Defendants: Andrew Taft; Mrs. S. B. Taft; Mrs. A. Middleton; C. F. Bullock; C. N. Grosverner; R. Hutchinson; the Mississippi Valley Life Insurance Company, and others. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 101 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | Asa Shelton v. J. B. Somerville et al. | Shelby | Debt |
Additional defendants; M. A. Allen, Mary E. Somerville |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 102 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Antonio Cardano v. Frank Sturla | Shelby | Failure to Pay |
Suit by plaintiff for failure to pay $2500 for work and labor performed by plaintiff, by defendant Sturla; failure to pay $2,500 for goods and merchandise- parlor furniture, re: mirrors, marble-top tables, carpets, wardrobes, etc. Plaintiff (Cardano) died in April 1881, as stated by scire facias. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 109 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | Annie Markey et al. v. John McQuillan | Shelby | Injunction |
Additional Plaintiffs: Mary Markley, Kate Markley, Lizzie Markley, Frank Markley, Pearl Markley, Anna Markley |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | A. J. White & Co. et al.v. Bettis & Capps et al. | Shelby | Debt |
Additional Plaintiffs: T. A. Myerbe, Thomas A. Fisher. Additional Defendants: Virginia Capps |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 135 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Annie Loftin& Ike A. Chase v. R. Thomas Ryan& wife Ellen Ryan | Shelby | Debt Dispute | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 141 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1879 | A. E. Burr & J.T. Burr v. Thomas Graves& James S. Richardson | Shelby | Petition for Injunction | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 141 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | Amos P. Curry v. Marcus J. Wright et al. | Shelby | Application for Injunction |
Additional defendants: J. W. Provine, George C. Holmes, Daniel C. Lenofs, W. R. Holmes, The County of Shelby, T. C. Bleckley as chairman of the county court of Shelby County, James Reiley as clerk of the county, and probate courts of Shelby County… Additional defendants: William T. Avery as clerk of the criminal court of Shelby County, Ed A. Cole, as clerk and master of the First Chancery Court of Shelby County, M. D. L. Steward… there are more than can be listed |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 154 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | Annie D. Robinson v. John B. Robinson et al. | Shelby | Injunction |
Additional defendants: John Beverly Robinson and Nellie Robinson |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 154 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | A. W. Cole admr. for James S. Hatcher v. J. S. Wilkins | Shelby | Other |
Other interested party: Mrs. Chapman Fraternal Organization: Knights of Honor Deceased died of Yellow Fever Cause of action: ownership of paid benefit possible historical significance as it deals with whether or not the benefit paid to the heirs of the deceased by the Knights of Honor belongs to the estate and therefore can be used as payment for debts, or to the heirs, separate from the estate |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 185 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1882 | A. J. Vienna v. W. J. Smith | Shelby | Debt Settlement | West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 186 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1882 | Andrew Renkirt v. W. J. Smith | Shelby | Tax Collection |
Additional parties: William McLean, William Elliott, Michael Larkin, John D. Elliott, Matthew Monaghan, Daniel Larkin, William t. Kennedy. |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 187 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1894 | A. A. Burleson v. John B. Leach | Shelby | Usury | West | Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 571 | 145 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1882 | A. M. Finch et al. v. James A. Anderson, admr. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: Elizabeth Ann Finch (wife), William A. Davie, Edward N. Davie, and Mary A. Davie. Anderson was administrator to Monroe Davie, dec. |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 205 | 164 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1882 | Antonio Vaccaro v. Edward H. Word | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
In original case Word was the plaintiff, sued Vaccaro for $600. Word had contracted with Vaccaro to find someone willing to rent or purchase the Worsham House in Memphis, TN. Also mentioned: Leopold the Barber, whose barbershop was under the Worsham House. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 206 | 37 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | A. J. White v. Thomas Day et al. | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Co-defendants: Charles W. Kealhofer; Brooks Neely & Co; Stewart Haley & Co; B. Zanoni & Co; G. A. Eckerly; C. A. Beeker; Cloth & Kettman; Banksmith Meacham & Co; Rootes & Co; Murray & Ridgely; R. G. Craig & Co; F. M. White & Co; J. S. Hatcher & Co; H. Wetter; Chas. N. Erich; Wheeler Pickens & Co; E. Urquhart; W. N. Wilkerson & Co; Allison Bros.; Lullman & Vienna; Spicer & Ryan; Wm. Moore & Co; Bryson & Camp; C. C. Ward & Bro; F. Pfemfert; Moler & Moler; Boyle & Chapman; Flash Lewis & Co; many others |
West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 226 | 286 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1884 | Alexander Frank, et al.v. William Black, et al | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Julia Frank, D. F. Goodyear. Additional defendants: Black & Baymiller, George Baymiller, W. P. Hunter. Additional parties: W. B. Dritt, dec. |
West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 239 | 435 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1884 | Asa Selby et al.. v. H. J. Hollingsworth et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: Harriet Laning, Charlotte Chambers, Joseph Chambers, Elizabeth Sweet, A. S. Sweet, Thursey Keck, John Selby, Emma Compton, John B. Compton, Sarah Smith, Sylvester Smith, George Ambrose, Louisa Wagley, and others. Additional Defendants: Lucinda Hollingsworth, Govey Hood, C. E. Barbour, and H. F. Dix. |
West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 240 | 116 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1884 | A.M. Boyd & Sons v. H. Y. Marley | Shelby | Default on Promissory Note |
A. M. Boyd & Sons comprised of A. M., Alston & Irby Boyd. Plaintiffs sued to collect about $914.10 from defendant. Pages 1 & 2 missing from first brief. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 253 | 105 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1884 | A. B. Polk v. W. P. Mitchell, et al | Shelby | Injunction |
Additional defendants: E. B. Carroll. Additional parties: Thomas Polk, J. J. Polk, Annie E. McNeil, John C. McNeil, Virginia G. Boners, P. H. Boners, F. J. Polk, |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 264 | 866 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | Albert Scheid et al. v. Family Loan Company et al. | Shelby | Usury |
Opinion only. Shelby County case found in East TN boxes. Additional Parties: Unknown. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 83 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1884 | Anna K. Blount v. Edmund W. Williams | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
The defendant was the executor of the last will of Joseph R. Williams. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 267 | 472 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | A. M. Boyd, et al.v. Young F. Marley | Shelby | Debt |
Additional plaintiffs: Alston Boyd, Irby Boyd, A. M. Boyd and Sons. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 275 | 158 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1922 | Anthony McNichols v. City of Memphis | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute | Middle | Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 405 | 90 | Order A Copy |