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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1823 | John Hodge v. Jesse Wharton & Stephen Caldwell, exe. of George M. Deadrick | Davidson | Trespass |
Cause of action is listed as Trespass and Ejectment. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 29 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1823 | Samuel Perkins v. Susannah Perkins | Davidson | Estate Dispute |
William Perkins, deceased, gave gifts and "advancements" of undisclosed value to some of his children during his lifetime. Court asked to decide whether these persons should share equally in estate with other heirs who had not received such gifts. Defendants: Susannah Perkins (widow). Elia F. and Nicholas Perkins, Robert & Sally P. Scales, Leah A. & William Perkins Cannon. File includes will of William Perkins. Samuel Perkins, executor. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 | 0 | Order A Copy |