Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1919 A. Glassman, et ux. v. R. C. Willis, et al. Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Appellants, partners Willis and Crittenden, entered into a building contract with appellees to build a house. Crittenden borrowed $600.00 from his bank on the strength of the building contract. However, Crittenden died before a bond was put in place. Appellants are arguing that, since Crittenden was the most capable partner and he died before execution of the bond, that the sureties should not be held.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1570 236 Order A Copy
View Entry 1912 Alice Dunlap v. the Missouri State Life Insurance Company, et al. Shelby Insurance Disputes

Appeal to Tennessee Supreme Court at Jackson.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1090 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1911 City of Memphis v. E. A. Meriwether, et al. Shelby Property Dispute West Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1117 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 John Vaden v. Edward Abele Shelby Deed Dispute

Lot 54, Barton and Lamb's Rayburn Ave. Subdivision, near Memphis

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 242 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Jessie C. Ogilvie v. Frederika J. Wright et al Shelby Estate Dispute

Ex A: Brief for Respondents on Petition for Certiorari; deceased: Dr. J. M. Wright; Jessie C. Ogilvie adopted daughter of deceased; entire estate bequeathed to wife, defendant.

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1519 244 Order A Copy
View Entry 1920 John Gallina v. Mrs. India E. Bell, et al. Shelby Taxation Disputes

Complainant bought foreclosed land, formally belonging to Mrs. India E. Bell, plaintiff. Because the land was still under mortgage, the surplus money from the ale was left in the hands of trustees. Complainant alleges that property taxes for the years 1915, 1916, and 1917, which he paid, should have been paid out of the surplus money, instead of his own money.

 West Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1595 178 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Lucy K. Hall& Thomas W. Hall, Jr. v. R. G. Ashford& Mrs. Ashford, R. Brinkley Snowden& J. B. Snowden, exe. for Robert Bogardus Snowden, dec. Shelby Deed Dispute

violation of clause stating that no main building would be erected on adjoining lots; Ashfords and Snowdens fail to set out contract

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1505 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Lux McFadden v. J. A. Crisler, et al. Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

The Alsup farm in Shelby County was purchased by twenty men, with legal title in name of two trustees and real and equitable ownership was in certificate holders. Mr. Smith and Mr. Crisler, defendants, acquired all certificates, becoming sole real and equitable owners. Complainant suing for a specific performance and/or damages from property contract.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1571 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Oren C. Tarver, et al.v. Broadway Coal& Ice Company Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Contract dispute for damages for alleged failure to deliver certain coal which complainants claimed to have purchased during 1916-1917.

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1523 129 Order A Copy
View Entry 1920 R. A. Ezzell, et al.v. Joseph Townsend Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Other petitioners: J.S. Cook, H.B. Dameron, and garnishee L.A. Schwantz. L.A. Schwantz entered into a contract with J.P. James for sale and purchase of real estate in Mississippi. Schwantz was given 10 days to inspect land and sign contract. Joseph Townsend caused garnishment to be issued against Schwentz to pay petitioners per contract. Ezzell arguing that terms of contract never specified time that commission was to be paid and, thus, Schwentz did not warrant garnishment.

 West Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1596 133 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 The University of West Tennessee v. J. B. Sanders, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Dispute over whether U of W TN had made payments on debt owned for land. Other defendants: R. Overby, Trustee W.H. Nealand Bank of Commerce and Trust Company. U of W TN was an African American Medical College open 1900-1923. Property in question located on South Phillips Street. File divided into 4 folders. Exhibits: bank conveyance for property, payment records, handwritten notes, receipts, checks, loan slips, debit slips, letters, insurance contract, ledger.

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1522 227 Order A Copy
View Entry 1920 W. M. Westbrook et al.v. H. S. Griffin Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Complainants purchased land from H.S. Griffin, with W.M. Westbrook et al.purchasing 206.6 acres and Alex Hulon purchasing 94.46 acres. Deeds to both properties contained provisions that defendant would remove timber from the land. Complainants arguing that defendant did not remove timber in time allotted in contract, 2 1/2 years. Other plaintiff: Alex Hulon. Land in Shelby County, but exact location of property not given.

 West Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1604 61 Order A Copy