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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1894 | Alice M. Partee v. Sarah Covington, J. W. Nelson, & C. C. Partee | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Alice M. Partee was the owner of two tracts of land in Shelby Co. She states that her husband C.C. Partee sold the land without her knowledge in order to cover the cost of taxes due on the land. She claims that she knew nothing about any of this. |
West | Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 577 | 123 | 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 | 1899 | Annie Thomas, et al. v M. Nealis | Shelby | Sale of Land/Property |
Additional defendants: Annie Thomas' children, all minors. Case heard in the Supreme Court of Tennessee. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 759 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | B. F. Hildebrand et al. v. S. B. Myers | Shelby | Sale of Land/Property |
Additional Plaintiffs: B. A. Hildebrand, D. H. Hildebrand, and A. Keck. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 135 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1872 | C. H. Brackett v. L. Rives | Shelby | Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods |
Sale of misrepresented horse to a blind man. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 12 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1920 | Crescent Cotton Oil Co. v. The Murray Co. | Shelby | Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods |
Complainant purchased a machine from defendant that was faulty and needed immediate and continuous repair. Defendant refused to pay repair costs. 2 folders. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 49 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | C. J. Gay v. State | Shelby | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Selling whiskey within four miles of a school house. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1515 | 14 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | C. C. Clay v. A. J. Montgomery | Shelby | Land, Sale of | West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 76 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1900 | Clifford Bruce, et al. v. J. M. Goodbar | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Other plaintiffs: R. C. Bruce; Benjamin M. Bruce; John F. Holst; America J. Bruce; Alice B. Holst. |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 800 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Charles J. Haase v. Thomas J. Taylor | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Cause of action: enforce a specific performance of a contract to sale land owned by the plaintiff to the defendant. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 961 | 111 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1911 | City of Memphis v. Memphis Railroad Terminal Co. et al | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Additional defendants: Illinois Central Railroad Co., Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co., Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway, Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company, St. Louis - Southwestern Railway Company Exhibits include: Memphis Railroad Co. ordinance |
West | Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1233 | 180 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1914 | Dominick Pierotti v. State, Ex. Rel. Z. N. Estes | Shelby | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Pierrotti was conducting, maintaining, carrying on and engaging in the sale of intoxicating liquors at Calhoun Supply Co., Memphis, in violation of the law. Includes appeal. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1490 | 75 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1897 | Ed Lynch v. State | Shelby | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Ed Lynch is charged with the illegal sale of liquor and doing business on a Sunday. |
West | Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 538 | 13 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Edward. W. Walthall v. Mississippi Realty Co. | Shelby | Sale of Land/Property |
complainant seeking $1375 in commission for sale of land Ex A: prices of various lots in subdivision |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1322 | 116 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | E. A. Laughter v. W. N. Fisher | Shelby | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1500 | 24 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1922 | Early Stratton Co. v. Hogan Brothers, et al. | Shelby | Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods |
Exhibit materials include sale receipts, a banking book, and bank balance sheets. Additional defendants: John T. Leonard & Sons, Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company, and Midwest National Bank & Trust Company. Early Stratton Co. sued for the cost of damaged materials costing $817.50. Housed in 3 folders. |
West | Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1715 | 211 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1903 | Frank Egan v. Rosa Egan | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
The case involved the cancellation of a purchase of a lot in Memphis by the defendant. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 936 | 43 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1908 | Frank Trimble et al. v. Asa Hatch et al. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Additional Plaintiff: S.R. Corbitt, partner with Frank Trimble in a real estate brokerage business named Frank Trimble and Corbitt. Additional Defendant: Shelby County Industrial and Training School. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 972 | 93 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1912 | Foster Calderara& Co. v. Maury Cole et al | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Pertaining to syrups and molasses |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1314 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | Friedlander Jewelry Company v. J. M. O'Hara & Co., et al.. | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Defendants: J. M. O'Hara & Co., W. J. Russell, Vincent Vaccaro. Complainant: Sam Friedlander, Joe Friedlander, Friedlander Jewelry Co., Memphis. The Friedlander Jewelry Co. also served as a pawn shop. Joe Friedlander alleged to sale a large diamond for $300; O'Hara & Co. alleges this transaction was a pledge. Court decision that this was a sale without the scope of authority (by Friedlander), and not the act of a corporation. Seeking recovery of money or goods. Appealed to Court of Civil Appeals. |
West | Range: 79 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1414 | 91 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1896 | George Read, et. al. v. J. C. Copeland, M. D. Stevenson | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Case concerns the sale and purchase of lots in the Sedwick and Nesbitt LaRose Subdivision. Lots were originally owned by William Hall and he sold them to Copeland and Stevenson. Case claims Hall still owed money to F. H. White. Additional plaintiffs not mentioned. |
West | Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 474 | 114 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1897 | George H. Glascock & Co., a firm composed of George H. Glascock& H. W. Bryson v. P. P. Van Vleet | Shelby | Sale of Land/Property |
Real estate agents Glascock & Bryson accused defendant of reneging on a spoken agreement to purchase a piece of Memphis property. They further accused Van Vleet of agreeing to purchase the property through another agency for a lower price, depriving the complainants of their sale commission. |
West | Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 582 | 311 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | George Gilham v. Francis Sylva P. D'Arusmont | Shelby | Land, Sale of | West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 230 | 392 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1904 | G. T. Yeargin v. H. H. Burnett | Shelby | Land, Sale of | West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 882 | 95 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1903 | H. L. Bedford, et al. v. Lawrence Bedford, et al. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Lawsuit to enable to sell a farm in Shelby Co., TN, and re-invest the proceeds thereof in a plantation known as "the Pillow Mound Place," in Lee Co., Arkansas. There is a map, "Mrs. M.E. Pillow, Lee Co., AR, Mound Place," St. Francis River properties in this case file. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 862 | 75 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | H. W. Rosenthall, et al. v. Joseph Grieshaber, et al. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Additional plaintiffs: Joseph Greishoben, Caroline Greishoben, Leopold Geopal, Emile Witzman, C. W. Rosenthall, Thomas J. Briggs, Joshia L. Underhill, Dames C. Horsell, J. Robb. Additional defendants: Federick Dreisagacker, Elizabeth Jesche, August Jesche |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 87 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | H. Irby, admr. et al. v. John James et al. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Additional Plaintiffs: E. H. Wilson, dec. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 134 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1897 | Havana & Key West Cigar Co. v. Louis Rosenthal, et al. | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Other defendants: Julius Rosenthal; M. Morris, Trustee, German Bank; Mrs. M. Samuels and husband; and S. Morris. Complainant charged that defendant bought goods and wares from the company and is now due $536.2-. Another complaint involved the sale of 1000 cigars which were not "not up to sample." |
West | Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 532 | 52 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1928 | H. L. Thompson v. William Cohen, et al. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Original case involved the sale of four parcels of real estate with intent to subdivide, and furnishings of houses to be built on properties. Petition for Certiorari, Brief and Argument ONLY. Shelby Chancery Docket No. 13. Court of Appeals, Jackson. See WT 1956 for more files. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1137 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1912 | Henry M. Oppenheimer v. L. M. Woowine | Shelby | Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods |
Included is a statement of the case assignments of error and brief and argument for the plaintiff in error. |
West | Range: 80 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1262 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | Isaac Hayes & Co. v. B. J. Semmes & Co. | Shelby | Sale of Goods | West | Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 283 | 80 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1883 | Joseph P. Macheca v. J. W. Tighe & Son | Shelby | Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 15 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1877 | Joseph Macheca et al. v. Frank L. Panesi | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Additional Plaintiffs: Clack & Kitman; J.W. Banning and Co.; C. Marre; Keel & Co.; N. Marroni; Belcher Sugar Refining Co.; A. Aquerri; and J.H. Warren and Co. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 52 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1873 | Janus S. Swayne v. P. M. Winters et al. | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Additional Defendants: J.H. Swan and J.C. Bidwell. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 65 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | J. H. Coffee & Co., et al. v. W. H. Rhea | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Additional plaintiff: H. Welter & Co. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 90 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | J. J. McHoon, Guardian v. Annie Abercrombie/Ambercrombie | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Annie Abercrombie/Ambercrombie sister of plaintiff's wife. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 91 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | J. C. Hook v. W. T. Donaldson | Shelby | Land, Sale of | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 130 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1890 | J. S. Drake v. Thelibert Wilkerson, et al. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Additional defendants: Thomas B. Turley |
West | Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 510 | 228 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1903 | J. H. Barnum v. E. B. LeMaster& Clara S. Barnum & the Southern Railway Company (a foreign corporation) | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Plaintiff claims, Clara S. Barnum, his wife, is attempting to sell a plot of land belonging to both of them against his wishes. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 866 | 296 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1882 | John F. McCallum, et al. v. Gustav A. Hanson, et. al. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
D. M. McCallum, George B. Peters |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 187 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1882 | Jonathan B. Robinson, admr. v. Annie D. Robinson et al | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Additional Defendants: W. H. Robinson & Jonathan B. Robinson, Jr., brothers of Jonathan D. Robinson. Jonathan D. Robinson dec. 23 Sept. 1878. Annie D. Robinson his widow. No children. Jonathan B. Robinson father of Jonathan D. Robinson & his administrator. |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 | 452 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | J. M. Brinkley v. H. L. Brinkley, Trustee | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
H. L. Brinkley is listed as Trustee for R. C. Brinkley. Debt was listed as less than $500. The Brinkleys are all listed as being brothers. Case involves the sale of land to J. M. Brinkley by H. L. Brinkley and whether or not H. L. Brinkley is entitled to commission from the sale. |
West | Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 594 | 37 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1904 | Joseph Friedlander v. W. F. Werner | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Sues for the value of a pocket watch and chain pawned to the defendant. |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 684 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Jerome P. Parker v. Dr. J. E. Johnson, et al. | Shelby | Bill of Sale |
Other defendant: J. A. Beronio. Parker took an automobile from Beronio under a writ of replevin. Beronio claimed that the auto was in bad condition when he bought it from Parker. Beronio spent a fair amount repairing the car. It is unclear what role Dr. Johnson had. Deposition: J. E. Squires. |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1297 | 277 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1928 | Katherine T. Claiborne v. Katherine D. Taff et al | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Plaintiff sued defendants for $2500 for repairs to property she acquired from the defendants. Plaintiff traded her residence for two of the defendants unfinished residences with the assurance that they would be finished, but never were. Additional defendants: J. H. Taff, Charles J. Haase, Irvin F. Bensdorf. 2 folders |
West | Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1964 | 527 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1908 | Lizzie Dunn v. Levinia Vaiden | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Only the brief for the defendant is available in this case. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 929 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1929 | L. E. Rugg v. Nash-Echoff Motor Company | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Consists of an "answer to the petition for certiorari brief & argument on behalf of L.E. Rugg". Rugg claimed that defendant sold his Nash automobile and kept the proceeds. More files in WT1999. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1135 | 36 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1929 | L. E. Rugg v. Nash-Echoff Motor Co. | Shelby | Sale of Goods |
Rugg claimed that dfnt sold his Nash automobile and kept the proceeds. Dfnt. aruged the $600 selling price was applied toward Rugg's purchase of a new 1928 Nash automobile. The also contended that the remaning balance is yet unpaid and the car is still in their possession despite multiple attempts to deliver it to pltf. Housed in 2 folders. More files in WT1135. |
West | Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1999 | 345 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1901 | M. Nealis v. Annie Cooney | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Case involves a claim by plaintiff that he purchased 2 lots in a Chancery Court sale for delinquent taxes but defendant still claims ownership of the lots. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 764 | 17 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1906 | Memphis Trust Co. v. Frank Smith, et al.. | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Additional defendants: Carrie Tenniers, Thomas Smith, Frank Smith, Jr.; Philip Smith, James Earle Smith. Margaret Smith, mother, deceased. Smaller children are in care of the St. Peter's Orphanage. Plaintiffs demanding Margaret Smith's property be sold in order to care for these children since the defendant is not contributing to their care. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 978 | 27 | Order A Copy |