Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1845 Alexander H. Montgomery v. Joel Foster, et al. DeKalb Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods

To wit, a horse.
Other defendants: Tilman Foster.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 219 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Albert M. Fleming v. Joseph McCracken Rutherford Slaves, Ownership of Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 C. C. Clements v. Stewart County, Tennessee Stewart Land, Sale of Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 217 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Cornelius Maxwell et al. v. Walter Alley et al. Overton Slaves, Selling of

Additional plaintiffs: William Puckett, Jane Puckett, Alfred Johnson, Cilia Johnson, Nancy Maxwell, Elizabeth Peak, Lolly Peak, George Peak, James Peak. Additional defendants: John A. Humble, Mariah Humble. Additional parties: Aaron Rawlings, Daniel McKinney, Negro girl Mary, Delpha and Eastin children of Mary. Slaves sold to Jefferson Williams and A. Gardinhire

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 220 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Eli King, William Gallion & wife, Jane Gallion,& others v. Elisha Sharpe Bradley Slaves, Ownership of

Complicated argument over the disposition of the slaves of John King whose will was dated 1798. Some involved: Robert and Margaret King Burk,William and Mary Ann King Campbell, Patrick and Jennett King Burns, William King, Adam Meek, Elisha Sharpe, Abel Morgan, and numerous others. It was said Sharpe concealed the negroes and refused to disclose their location. Slaves: Nan, her daughter Amy, and Amy children Phillip, Betsey and Nancy; Peate, Abb, and Sam.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1128 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Isaac Miller v. William Sharp Campbell Conversion of Property

Plaintiff claims that Defendant has converted ten "head of hogs" to his own personal use.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 69 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James A. Frierson v. Samuel B. Lee Maury Bills of Exchange

Amount in dispute, $2,400.00.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James W. Hoggatt v. Edward B. Bigley, et. al. Davidson Slaves, Ownership of

Additional defendants: William P. Maddox, Josiah Ferriss

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 John Martin, admr., of Richard Butcher, dec. v. Joseph Ramsey et al. Cannon Slaves, Selling of

Additional Defendants: James H. Store and Goolsberry Means.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 217 55 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 John M. Knight v. William Nichol Davidson Slaves, Ownership of Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James I. Norvell v. John Fletcher, et al. Claiborne Slaves, Ownership of

Norvell leased several enslaved people from Fletcher, who resided in Kentucky and then refused to return them or to pay for them. The enslaved are not named. Mentioned: Edward Fletcher, Thomas J. Covington, Lewis T. Clements, Joseph Eve, Thomas C. Norvell, Joseph Ferrill.

 East Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 20a 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James Norville [Norvell?] v. John Fletcher et al. Claiborne Slaves, Ownership of

Add. Defs: Ambrose Arthur, Joseph Eve, Joseph Ferrell, Thomas C. Norville. James' grandma Mary Norville conveyed slaves to him, but his brother Thos & sister Polly Moon (& brother-in-law Mathew Moon) claimed transfer was in trust for all grandchildren. Claim compromised but in meantime Jas. had conveyed slaves via mortgage to Fletcher. Dispute arose over that conveyance. May be same as/related to 14-pg case found in ET Box 20: James I. Norvell v. John Fletcher et al. Slaves named in transcript.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1127 519 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James Kirkpatrick v. Michael Keeney, et al. Knox Slaves, Ownership of

Other defendants: Calvin Leach. Defendant's name also spelled Keeny. Plaintiff purchased a slaves from Charles Luellen for $500 (slaves only identified as "Jane & her 2 children") in order to settle Luellen's debt to him of $500. Plaintiff had bill of sale registered but before he took possession of slaves, defendants took possession of them in order to settle Luellen's debt to them. Plaintiff & defendants were all from Anderson County but case was heard in Knoxville.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1130 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 John Ferrill v. Hugh B. Porter, et. al. Maury Guardianship of Minors

Additional defendants: Esom B. Dooly, Benjamin B. Smith

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Jesse Webb, et al. v. Thomas H. Hopkins Warren Land, Sale of

Additional plaintiff: William Hayes. Amount of land in dispute: 175 acres

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 220 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Joseph Franklin v. Benjamin Franklin Franklin Land, Sale of

Additional parties: Moses Franklin, Joshua Franklin, David Franklin, John Franklin, Nancy Awalt, Jacob Awalt, Sarah Polk, Andrew Polk

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 220 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James Smith v. John Miller, John Kincaid & William Heatherly Campbell Slaves, Selling of

To secure debt, Smith gave Miller mortgage on negro girl, Emily, 9-10 yrs old, "born in his house" & "whom he was unwilling to part with on scarcely any terms." Smith bought 2 notes on Miller, which he planned to use to pay debt to Miller, & told him so. Miller assigned mortgage to Kincaid, a "violent personal enemy" of Smith. Smith's attempts to settle the matter failed & Kincaid (who refused to take pymt other than in silver & gold) assigned the mortgage to Heatherly. Suit to enjoin public sale of girl.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1127 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 John Den, lessee of John F. Hannah v. Gabriel Morgan et al Polk Trespass with Force of Arms

Add. defendants: Albert Morgan & James Morgan. The defendants broke and entered into the plaintiff's residence. sued for $500 in damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1170 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Ollie W. McKissack v. William McKissack Giles Slaves, Ownership of

Concerns slaves given as a dowry to belong to the wife of William McKissack who died before coming of age to own property. Oversized

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 President, Directors & Company of Union Bank of Tennessee v. Planters Bank of Tennessee et al. Williamson Slaves, Selling of

Additional Defendants: Lona E. Thomas

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 220 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. David C. Gillespie Maury Non-payment of Bank Note Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 219 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Bartholomew Cole Davidson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Adrian E. Shell Wayne Destruction of Property/ Petition to Halt Construction

Official indictment was for "malicious mischief."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Anthony W. Bonville Davidson Liquor, Sale of Illegal

The cause of action is called "retailing" but it refers to sale of spirituous liquors.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 387 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Frederick Jonte Davidson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Timothy W. Gilman Davidson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Levi Chester Montgomery Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 220 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Isham Dyer Davidson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. Henry L. Davis Davidson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Thomas K. Harris, et al. v. Glenn & Spilliman Overton Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional Plaintiffs: Edwin N. Cullom, Thompson R. Grace, Josiah S. Copeland and Steven McHenry.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 220 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Thomas B. McClever v. John Mop & Richard C. Jackson Bradley Breach of Contract

The defendants entered into a partnership and brought the plaintiff on during a deal on cattle, promising him half the profits he brought into the company. The plaintiff brought in 1,300 head of livestock but was never compensated for his efforts. sued for the promised funds, totaling $5,850.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 135 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Thomas Weir v. James Smith Campbell Breach of Contract

In 1840, the parties entered into a written agreement that was registered by the county in which the plaintiff advanced to the defendant $500 for a Negro woman, Peggy, and her child. The woman became pregnant during a time frame and as per the contract, the defendant was to replace her with another woman, which he failed to do.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 64 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 William P. Lawrence v. Bernard Richardson et al. Warren Land, Sale of

Additional defendants - Robert Webb, George C. Britt, Benjamin B. Britt and James Joger Amount of land in dispute 422 1/2 acres valued at $3000.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 217 0 Order A Copy