Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1866 A. P. & D. Green v. Robert Massengill Grainger Non-payment of Bank Note

A.P. Green was a tailor and he did business with a firm under the name Massengill & Craighead, the defendant being the principle partner. The defendant received various goods and services from the plaintiff, for which he executed a note for $350. The note was never paid by the defendant and he is now indebted to the plaintiff.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1201 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Ammon T. Quarles et al. v. Samuel Sullivan Giles Slaves, Ownership of

Additional Plaintiffs: Mildred Patton and John Vaughn.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 280 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 A.S. Hudiburg v. G.W. Yost et al Knox Dissolution of Partnership

Add. defendant: E.A. Yost & L.M. Wester.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1200 86 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Benjamin Kendig v. Alex W. Hale, et al. Franklin Slaves, Ownership of

Additional Defendants: James Seaton and Thomas Chilton.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Charles H. Rodgers v. William Rodgers et al. Wills, Construction of

County: Unknown. Opinion only. Additional Defendants: Unknown.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 77 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Elisha Martin, Jr. v. Alexander Suddath & Joel Humbre, Jr. Roane Trespass with Force of Arms

The defendants allegedly violently trespassed on the property of the plaintiff, who is sued for damages in the sum of $2,000.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Emily White et al. v. Rufus White et al. Giles Slaves, Ownership of

Additional Plaintiffs: James Serter and R. Richardson. Additional Defendants: Nelson White, John White, Elizabeth Johnson and husband M. M. Johnson, Malvina Boyd and husband John, and Berty Thomas and husband Cobb. Case involves deliberation over whether emancipated slaves can still be sold and whether former owners should be compensated for losing their "property."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 280 271 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 George W. Lynch, exe. v. Jennie Burts (col.) et al. Jefferson Wills, Construction of

Lynch was executor of George Squibbs estate. In his will, Squibb requested $500.00 be given to his then slave Burts once his wife died, & that she should be sent to Liberia or "some other suitable place." The widow Mary Squibb claimed Burts deserted in 1863, claiming her legal right to freedom. Burts claims she stayed until Squibb ordered her to leave. Burts was granted $500 but failed to collect it. Court reinstated this award, with her husband Henderson Burts as agent.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 George J. J. Dunn v. Amos Hardin & John G. Hardin Knox Trespass with Force of Arms

Hardins (rebels) accused of beating up Dunns (Union men). Amos & 2 rebel soldiers (James Grant & Bob Sugarts) heard threatening to whip/hang boys in settlement who didn't join rebel army. Testimony notes "the Dunns" were whipped; unclear if that means… ...Plaintiff & his dad or Plaintiff & his son. Amos heard boasting "how the Lincolnite" howled. Both Def.. died during lawsuit & succession of admrs. appointed for each. Events occurred during 1st yr. of war, before the Conscript.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1141 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 George W. Smith v. John McBibee Campbell Trespass with Force of Arms

Bibee is accused of beating Smith with a club and rocks causing severe injuries

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1222 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Isaac Goins v. Sampson Williams Hancock Trespass with Force of Arms

The plaintiff is sued for damages in the sum of $1,000.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1200 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 J. C. Queener et al. v. William Drew et al. McMinn Slaves, Selling of

Thomas Drew died in 1862 leaving a large estate consisting of a large tract of land and horses, mules, cattle, sheep, slaves and furniture. He claimed that he had full power to sell the slaves and the plaintiff bid on a slave and placed two notes notes for consideration for the purchase of the slave. The plaintiff claims that the sale was illegal and wishes to file an injunction against the defendant from collecting the notes.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1237 153 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 John H. Steelman v. John Warden Lincoln Slaves, Selling of

George and Orange are the slaves involved. George ran away to the "Yankees" as he threatened he would do were he sold. The slaves were sold for confederate currency.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 317 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 State v. Jerry Ferguson ( col.) Greene Breach of Trust

Indictment says Fraudulent Breach of Trust. Judgment only. Case is incomplete.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1124 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 State v. M. H. Russell Polk Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way

Defendant unlawfully blocked several public roads and high-ways in the county.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1201 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 State v. Doty Humphreys Disturbance of Public Worship Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 307 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Samuel Hunt v. John B. Hoyl & Lemnel M. Jones Bradley Land, Sale of

Hoyl [alt. spelling Hoyle] purchased house and lot in Cleveland, TN, which was sold by decree in suit of John G. Glass & wife Mary E. Glass v. John A. Campbell to enforce their vendors lien. Hoyl proposed to sell his bid contract for said lot to Hunt for a $75 note. But in next term of court, sale was set aside and sale was never confirmed. Hunt failed to get title and lot and Hoyl refused to pay back $75. Hunt asks that Jones' note for Hoyl's house and lot be used to get his money back.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1201 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Samuel H. McClanahan & wife v. William B. Smith et al Knox Land, Confirmation of Ownership

Plaintiffs bought and received possession of a tract of land from a W.F. Dowell. Their tenant was Charles Anderson and in 1864, a case of ejectment was brought against him by the defendant, who claims to own half the lot by title. This case is an answer.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1202 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Thomas Pepper, exe. of W. W. Pepper v. S. H. Benton, exe. of Cohen& Green Robertson Land, Sale of

Plaintiff sues to recover the overpayment for land after the property survey was done.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 317 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 William H. Moores v. John L. Ashley Lincoln Slaves, Selling of

Slave: Caroline. The Plaintiff bought a slave from the defendant but is claiming the sale was a fraud because said slave was "deranged."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 307 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 William E. Johnson v. William C. Nelson & Melvin Porter Monroe Slaves, Ownership of

Nelson drew a $4,000 bill in favor of Porter endorsed by payer to A.G. Lillard & by Lillard to G.W. Alexander & by him to Ocoee Bank. Johnson purchased 3 slaves from Nelson and Porter (a 20 year old woman named Perlirze[?], her 3 year old child Laura, and 18 month Sambo). Defendants failed to register bill of sale. See related case Ocoee Bank v. William C. Nelson, et al.; slaves were levied as payment for debt (see ET 1201). Johnson wanted defendants to repay him purchase money for the slaves.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1175 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 W. B. Whittemore v. Abram Whittemore et al. Davidson Slaves, Ownership of

Additional Defendants: John Whittemore, William Whittemore, Fountain Whittemore, Sterling Whittemore, Abram Fitzhughs, and Gideon Chadwell and wife Lucinda.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 0 Order A Copy