Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1877 A. C. Lake & G. P. Curry v. The City of Memphis Shelby Bond Dispute

This is one of many lawsuits attempting to force the City of Memphis to pay the holders of bonds what they are entitled to, when they turn in coupons that have come due.

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 100 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Alston Boyd v. Vanderbilt Mutual Insurance Company Shelby Insurance Disputes West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 326 91 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 A. H. Stratmann v. H. E. Andrews Shelby Deed Dispute

Several pages are missing.

 West Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 414 71 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 A. S. McGhee, trustee v. J. E. Edwards& Company Shelby Property Dispute West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 442 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 A. C. Flanigan & J. W. Flanigan v. Oliver-Finnie Grocery Co. Shelby Estate Dispute

The case began as Debt due on Account; the issue concerns whether a wife's separate estate can be billed for a debt. Folder includes two legal briefs.

 West Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 524 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1898 Amanda F. Johnson v. Isadore Johnson, admr. for Ross Wood Shelby Estate Dispute

Dispute over the estate of Louisa J. Hardwick.

 West Range: 82 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 652 73 Order A Copy
View Entry 1899 Annie G. Steele v. Endowment Bank Knights of Pythias Shelby Insurance Disputes

Includes medical examiners certificate concluding J. K. Steel, deceased and plaintiff's husband in good health and therefore recommending membership to the order. J. K. Steel had $3,000.00 insurance policy through defendant. Upon his death widow would receive policy if he was in good standing. Also see WT Box 810

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 806 129 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 Annie G. Steele v. Endowment Rank Knights of Pythias Shelby Insurance Disputes

Two briefs only - no case file. Claimant is asking that her late husband's death benefits be paid to her as his survivor; the defendant claims that Mr. Steele violated the terms of the policy, which says it will not pay if death is caused by drugs, alcohol, or suicide. Also see WT Box 806

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 810 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Arkansas & Memphis Railway Bridge & Terminal Company v. North America Realty Company of Milwaukee, Wis, et al Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Add. defendants: Erwin C. Uihlein, individually & Erwin C. Uihlein, Trustee.

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1534 192 Order A Copy
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 1918 A. S. Holloway v. Cole-McIntyre-Norfleet Company Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Holloway sued. Case concerns an order of 50 barrels of meal that was not fulfilled by the defendants. Sued for $293.00. Printed copy of Petition for Certiorari Supersedas and Brief & Assignments of Error on Behalf of Plaintiff in Error included.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1578 88 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Alston Boyd v. Vanderbilt Mutual Insurance Company Shelby Insurance Disputes

File incomplete. Opinion only. See: WT, Box 326. Opinion filed in ET cases.

 East Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1764 11 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 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 1896 A. L. Charles v. M. E. Carter Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

This case was argued over 192 barrels of potatoes. Charles claims that Carter would not allow him to inspect the potatoes before taking possession of them. Number of pages includes 2 documents, one unnamed.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 472 137 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 A. A. Paton & Company v. F. R. Carter Shelby Rent Dispute

Rent related to the purchase and storage of cotton crop.

 West Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 661 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1910 A. S. J. Burchett v. Sharpe & Dohmne Shelby Debt Dispute

Debt due by contract, as guarantee of settlement of account, under $500.

 West Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 952 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1906 Antonio Cassaretto v. R. A. Odlum Shelby Election Dispute

Cause of action: to recover $500 under Section 1374 of Shannon's Code for violation of his duties as an election officer.

 West Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1039 119 Order A Copy
View Entry 1912 A. H. Kortrecht, admr. of Henry Williams, dec. v. the Continental Casualty Company Shelby Insurance Disputes

Henry Williams was accidentally killed in Obion, TN, 15 March 1907. Insurance failed to pay indemnity to his mother, Martha Williams.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1083 110 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 1909 A.N. Kellogg Newspaper Company v. H. Caro Shelby Debt Dispute

Issue of Gambling mentioned

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1156 79 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 A. J. Williford, admr. of Mrs. A. Chappelle, dec. v. Cordes & Co. Shelby Estate Dispute

Dispute over store house and cottage.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1194 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Annie L. Bond, admr. v. The National Life & Accident Insurance Company Shelby Insurance Disputes

Plaintiff is the administrator of the estate of Malinda E. Rhoten (dec.). sued for damages of $1,000 for when the defendant agreed to pay the deceased's beneficiaries $300 plus 10% for a time, resulting in a payout of $450. The defendant wrongfully declined to pay the beneficiaries any principle sums.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1514 238 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Benjamin Adams v. Brown Starrett & Co. Shelby Debt Dispute West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 32 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 Bowdre Brothers & Co. v. C. H. Harrison Shelby Property Dispute

Property in dispute is one mule at a value of $50.00

 West Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 528 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 Ben Boon & J. W. Green v. W. H. Grimes Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Action brought to recover seven acres of land with the improvements made on it. Plaintiffs claim land under a grant from the state but Grimes states the state never held a title to the land. Land formerly owned by the Chickasaw Indian tribe, acquired by the government.

 West Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1367 137 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 B. B. Harvey & Co. v. Charles Banks & Bank of Mound Bayou Shelby Debt Dispute

B.B. Harvey, doing business as B.B. Harvey & Co., sued Charles Banks and Bank of Mound Bayou for a debt of $2,901.91. Security Bank & Trust Co. is the garnishee. Case divided between two folders.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1503 229 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 Bluff City Cotton Mills v. Thomas Hyde Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Defendant sought damages based on a contract the plaintiff denied ever existed.

 West Range: 82 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 629 50 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 Charles Jones v. Mrs. W. E. Stone Shelby Debt Dispute West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 15 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 City of Memphis, et al. v. State ex rel R. M. Joyner Shelby Bond Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: W. S. Bruce, J. M. Hill, Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Memphis. Joyner also spelled Joiner. Bonds due from Memphis to the State. State accuses City of improper use of Sinking Fund taxes collected.

 West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 46 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 City of Memphis v. State on rel. W. J. P. White Shelby Debt Dispute

W. J. P. White of Philadelphia, PA. Claims to be owed bond and coupon payments by the City of Memphis.

 West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 31 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 Charles A. Renandil v. Felix Leclerc, et al., admr. of Joseph Elchervarne, dec. Shelby Estate Dispute

Possible misspelling of last names. Felix Leclerc? and his wife are admrs of Joseph Elchervarne, dec. Joseph owed Charles A. Renandil? and wife, Margret Renardil? Bond.

 West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 54 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 C. Speigel v. W. T. Williams Shelby Rent Dispute West Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 70 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 City of Memphis v. State, ex rel Thomas Fisher Shelby Bond Dispute West Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 88 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 City of Memphis v. J. C. Johnson Shelby Bond Dispute West Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 88 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 City of Memphis v. William Dean & Co. Shelby Taxation Disputes West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 111 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 City of Memphis v. Carrington Mason & Sons, et al. Shelby Taxation Disputes

Suit is brought by the Taxing District against defendants, "sundry insurance companies," and F. B. Hunter. All suits involve insurance companies who owed the city a privilege tax.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 360 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Charles Foppiand v. Fey& Hobson Shelby Debt Dispute

Alternate plaintiff name: Foppiano

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 468 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1907 County of Shelby v. Annie B. Snowden& R. B. Snowden Shelby Land and Title Dispute West Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 943 67 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 1875 City of Memphis v. John E. Williams Shelby Bond Dispute

John E. Williams was a realtor from New York.

 West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 44 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 City of Memphis v. Charles Abernathy Shelby Bond Dispute West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 29 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 C. C. Cowan & Co. v. Evander Williams & Co. Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Case involved the quality of 21 bales of cotton. The number of pages includes 3 legal documents.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 470 109 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Con Dwyer v. M. A. McGeoy Shelby Debt Dispute

Alternate Plaintiff name: Cornelius A. Dwyer

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 472 160 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 C. M. Ashley v. John E. Randle Shelby Debt Dispute

Much of this document has been rendered illegible by mold -- it is extremely fragile. File contains a couple of legal briefs. This case involves a debt involving a commission for the sale of machinery.

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 496 50 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 Charles Gallina v. E. R. Turley, B. B. Bowen, & C. B. Quinn, constituting the board of commissioners of registration of Shelby County Shelby Election Dispute

Sues to receive certification of his election, which is being withheld by the defendants.

 West Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 684 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1899 C. Johnson & wife v. D. A. Campenton Shelby Land and Title Dispute West Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 721 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1905 Cham Jones v. Charles Gallina Shelby Election Dispute

Contested election for 14th civil district justice of the peace. Includes election talley. Testimony by: W. P. Battle, E. R. Turley, C. T. Kelly, J. N. Oliver, P. H. Duffy, Dan Dooley, Frank Long, J. E. Huff, Madison Vonner, Cham Jones, Martin Kelly, W. Condon, A. Canale, B. Harris Motley, Charles Rainey, and George Podesta.

 West Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 910 167 Order A Copy
View Entry 1898 C. H. Pond & E. A. Shedd v. R. M. Quigley & Co. Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages West Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1015 327 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 City of Memphis v. Lucy A. Balton, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Defendant formerly Lucy Tate. Additional defendants: Harold A. Balton, husband.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1194 173 Order A Copy

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