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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 | A. Sax v. J. B. Peebles et al. | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
Other defendants: W. H. Fitzhugh, S. M. Neely, L. E. Boswell, Clerk. Also mentioned: Sada Peebles. See WT 942 for majority of case file. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 965 | 94 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | A. A. Schoolfield v. W. E. Cogdell, et al | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional names: Sarah Rickett, Goodman Bros., L. L. Pearson, F. C. DeMuth, Mrs. E. F. Haberling. Additional cases: A. A. Schoolfield v. Elizabeth Gogedell, et al; W. F. Miller v. Elizabeth Cogedell, et al; Robt. McVeigh v. Elizabeth Cogedell, et al. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1143 | 74 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | A. Sax v. J. B. Peebles et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendants: W. H. Fitzhugh, S. M. Neely, and Le. Boswell. See WT 965 for additional part of case. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 942 | 359 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | A. P. Humburg v. Union & Planters Bank & Trust Co. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 929 | 98 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1908 | Annie Meriwether v. Lee Lumber Co. et al. | Shelby | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Dispute concerns a contract to build an addition and carry out other improvements to plaintiff's home. Folder includes a brief for the appellee. Other defendant: T. M. Walker. Drawings and blueprints included. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 973 | 175 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Aaron A. Schoolfield v. Elizabeth Cogdell et al | Shelby | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Additional defendants: W. E. Cogdell, George H. Gilham, W. A. Bickford, Matt Carter, M. Gavin, R. L. Traylor, Leland Pearson, J. M. McCall, R. M. Heath, C. L. Harris, F. H. Shepard. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1143 | 337 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Brown& Borum Co. v. Mrs. Annie Meriwether | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
$292 for electric wiring service |
West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 | 136 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Charles F. Frank, et al. v. Marguerite V. Frank, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Hugh A. Banks and George C. Love executors of the last will & testament of John F. Frank, dec.; Hugh A. Banks, trustee for Frank A. Bowen, under the last will & testament of John F. Frank, dec.; Charles F. Frank; Charles B. Frank; Robert B. Frank; Walter A. Frank; John L. Frank; Clara M. Frank; Elizabeth G. Frank; Lenora E. Bowen and her husband , Samuel A. Bowen. Additional defendants: Clara B. Frank, Hariette A. Frank, Monroe C. Frank, Frank A. Bowen, et al. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 942 | 90 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Charles L. Morton& Harry L.Morton v. I. B. Eaton | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Exhibits include plat map on page 109, printed briefs and checks. Case relates to the Walter Kennedy v. L. B. Eaton case located WT 1139, |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1140 | 566 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Callie Hayes v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Hays, the widow of John R. Hays, is sued his life insurance company for $500, the amount of his insurance benefit. Folder includes a petition for Certiorari. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 973 | 32 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Carrie H. Hughes et al.v. Herman Muller et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Additional Plaintiff: George William Hagge Additional defendants: Valdin Muller, Carl Muller, Elizabeth Weber, William Weber, George Muller, Bertha Heinman, Henry Heinman, John Michel, Adam Michel, Babette Michel, Emma Michel, George Michel More Additional Defendants: Security Bank and Trust Company Deceased: Emma Brassel and Margaret Neuch / Margaret Brassel |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1143 | 99 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Emma A Browne, exe. v. Walter M. Browne et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Executrix of the estate of J. W. X. Browne, dec. Additional defendants: Harris L. Borwne, Edwin S. Browne, John W. X. Browne, Alvix L. Browne, Jesse B. Rogerson, and E. G. Pettey. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1065 | 254 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Elnora Calimese v. Israel Calimese, et al. | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
Exhibits include transcripts of indenture and agreements. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1150 | 103 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Franklin N. Quigley v. Joseph N. Oliver | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Plaintiff contracted to do construction work for $6467 but was only paid $5800. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1149 | 111 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Frank Avant, et al. v. C. H. Mason, et al. | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Case is in 2 folders. Additional plaintiffs: Henry Scott, Sidney Reaves, R. J. Davis, Lula Washington, Annie Neal, Mattie Lark, Maud Washington, Edmund Mosby, Robert Turner, Jerry Phipps, Samuel Davis Jr., Richard Miller, Lula Haskins, Clara Pady, Mary Ra ndolph, Ethel Neal, Martha Johnson, Annie Woods, Peter Jones. Additional defendants: J. L. I Prophet, Billy Frayser, Allie Fraysee, Sam Jones, Eddie Rogers, Charlie Wheeler, Geo. Sparks, Willie Roberts, Gen. Lowery, S. T. Samuel, Geo. Taylor, Nora Debery. |
West | Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1228 | 509 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | F. L. Plummer, et al. v. Charles Troglio, et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: G. W. Plummer, Annie P. Wyatt and he husband, L. G. Wyatt, Connie Steele and her husband, L. T. Steele. Additional defendants: Josephina Troglio, Jacob Demarchi, J. R. Richards, Mrs. Nancy Carnes, and F. T. Highams. Case considers estate of Mary K. Plummer, dec. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1063 | 248 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Helena Scharff by Julius Weil, next friend v. James Gallagher& Frank L. Monteverde (Sheriff of Shelby County) | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Complainant's relative, J. Ullman, gave Helena $1500 to open a butcher shop. She was married to Gerson Scharff, but acted as femme sole in this case. Gallagher was awarded damages caused by H. Scharff. Enforcement of the verdict was made by sheriff who attempted to seize property from the shop. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 956 | 123 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Joseph Hunt et al. v. G. W. Ransom et al. | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Annie Hunt, Walter Ratcliff, Mary Ratcliff, Addie Sailor. Additional defendants: Della J. Ransom, Hudson Cary, Memphis Trust Co., S. J. Shepherd, S. E. Ragland, Elinor C. Ragland. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1141 | 109 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | J. S. McTighe v. S. A. Pool, et al. | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
McTighe bought a partial lot of land from Pool. Pool & wife Emily Pool executed a warranty deed to McTighe and registered it. McTighe took possession of the land. Defendant A. R. Haglin claimed to own part of the lot & demanded possession of it. Map of lot included. Disputed land was in Memphis. Depositions: G. W. Williams, James Acord, John C. Adams & J. C. McDavitt. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 974 | 166 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Kate McGaughran v. City of Memphis, et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Other defendants: Thomas Askew; Thomas Garvin; J. Rose. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1149 | 107 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Lizzie Dunn, et al.v. Levinia Vaiden, et al | Shelby | Taxation Disputes |
Additional plaintiffs: Jerry B. Dunn (Husband of Lizzie) and Henry Hogue. Additional defendants: L. P. Thompson (clerk of the Circuit Court of Shelby County). |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 993 | 22 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Malinda Beech, admr. of David Beech v. Continental Casualty Co. | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Debt due on a policy of insurance issued by plaintiff to David Beech, deceased, for payment which has been refused by the company under $500.00. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 962 | 140 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Memphis Railroad Terminal Co. v. Mrs. Louisa Krenkle | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 962 | 164 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1908 | Mary H. Walker, et al. v. Charles Ward, et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Ike A. Chase, Thomas B. Collier, W. A. Collier. Additional defendants: ___ King. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 968 | 86 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Murray Keller v. James T. Williams et al. | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Additional Defendant: W.S. Williams. The case revolved around the fact of whether the plaintiff was a co-owner of a racehorse called Ramshorn. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 972 | 224 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Mrs. N. W. Shaw, et al. v. Tennessee Trust Company, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Other plaintiffs: J. W. Shaw; J. W. Shaw Jr.; Margaret D. Shaw; J. E. Turner; Sarah A. Turner; R. S. Freeman; Narcissa E. Freeman; G. E. Shaw. Other defendants: Henry S. Shaw; Josephine F. Shaw; Ida M. Burton; J. T. Burton; H. E. Shaw; Jacob Goldberger; Adelle Goldberger; William I. Cole. Dispute over estate of H. J. Shaw, dec. (husband of plaintiff). |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 969 | 620 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Mrs. Ella C. King v. Bank of Commerce& Trust Company et al | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Lewis E. King dec., Heiter King, Gertrude King (alternate spelling, Gertride King ), Jas King (alternate spelling, James King ),Mrs. Gertrude King, the heirs of Mrs. Sallie E. Rice. Docket number unclear |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 935 | 205 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Mary Boro v. Dora R. Hidell | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
The case states that the complainant is a nun , or Sister of Charity. Due to the large size of the case, it is in two folders. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1148 | 822 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Mary E. Loring, et al. v. May Lewis Grant, et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Other plaintiffs: Marion H. Loring; Edward M. Grant. Other defendants: L. D. Grant. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1149 | 47 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Russell Fraser et al. v. Lion Fire Insurance Co. et al. | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
This is not the complete case file, but only a memorandum opinion of the appeal. Other defendant: D. A. Fisher |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 668 | 14 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | The Volunteer State Life Insurance Company v. B. T. Harrold et al | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Defendants: B. T. Harrold and J. L. Davidson, as individuals and as executors of the will of James H. Davidson, dec.; William Davidson, Conie Ownley Davidson, Aline Davidson (minors and only heirs of the deceased); Solomon, S. David, and William H. Sterberg composing the firm of Sternberg and Sons; Abe and Ben Goodman composing the firm of Goodman Brothers; R. G. Craig, Fenton D. Craig, and William M. Slade composing the firm of R. G. Craig; etc |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 917 | 190 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Volunteer State Life Insurance Co. v. B. T. Harrold | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Briefs only. Plaintiff sued to have $2000 life insurance policy sold to James H. Davidson declared void as it was obtained in violation of the law. Policy sold on 11 April 1905; Davidson died of tuberculosis 28 Aug. 1905. Plaintiff argues policy was obtained fraudulently for the benefit of Harrold & J. L. Davidson who concealed J. H. Davidson's poor health. Harrold maintains no fraud was intended as neither he nor J. H. Davidson was aware of the illness when policy was purchased. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 976 | 31 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | William Wolshuck, et al. v. N. S. Grant, et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional complainant: Bena Wolshuck. Additional defendant: Miss M. L. Grant. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 940 | 347 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | Wincie Cole, et al.v. George A. Reynolds, et al | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Lucy A. Cole, Thomas P. Cole. Additional defendants: County of Shelby, Andrew J. Harris (tax collector). |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1063 | 279 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1908 | W. D. Taylor et al. v. Home Insurance Company | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Insurance dispute involving a fire insurance policy for $5,300.00 |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 940 | 7 | Order A Copy |