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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1880 | Alfred Harris v. Bettie Phillips | Davidson | Damages | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | Augusta Manufacturing Co. v. W. M. Vertress | Davidson | Recovery of Land/Property | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 60 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. J. Taylor et al. v. J. P. Houston | Decatur | Ejectment |
Original defendant was Martin Toley et al. Houston was substituted in court on the second day as the real defendant. File includes one legal brief. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 151 | 68 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. C. Terrell, W. J. Terrell v. Mrs. C. N. Berlin | Shelby | Debt |
Plea of debt on account under $500. Mentions steamer "J. B. Maude." Court finds judgment in favor of Mrs. Berlin, $67.50 Defendant is widow of W. J. Berlin |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 156 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. D. Bransford v. J. H. Young, et al | Smith | Wrongful Death |
Additional defendants: C. H. Sharp, Jere Shaw. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 664 | 354 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. G. Harris v. H. M. Austin | Sumner | Debt |
Plaintiff won a judgment against defendant for 276 dollars. Defendant has not paid. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 796 | 40 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. J. Allen v. Jane Elliot | Montgomery | Marriage, Breach of Promise | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. F. Springer et al. v. William Smith | Lawrence | Debt Settlement |
Additional parties: Joshua King. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 55 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Addison Morrison v. Shelby, Scott,& Company | Montgomery | Insurance Disputes |
The plaintiff, Morrison, was an African-American tobacco grower in Montgomery County. The firm of Shelby, Scott & Co., who owned a tobacco warehouse, was headed by J.H. Shelby and D.W. Scott. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. J. Hathcock v. L. Podesta & Co. | Tipton | Debt Dispute |
L. Podesta & Co. consisted of L. Podesta and his partner, H. Malatesta. Suit by Podesta & Co. against A.J. Hathcock and brother M. Hathcock was dismissed against M. Hathcock, but because A.J. Hathcock was unable to attend court, judgment was issued against him. This case appeals that ruling on account of no business being conducted between the Hathcocks and Podesta & Co. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 153 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Avery Bradley v. State | Sevier | Murder |
Plaintiff was accused of shooting and killing D. C. Maples near Maples' home in Sevier County, TN. Bradley was observed leaving the area with a gun and several witnesses testified to finding his tracks near the scene of the murder. Bradley was described as “quarrelsome,” and had history of disagreements with Maples. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1678 | 168 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. J. McCoy, in error v. Wheeler and Wilson Man. Co. | Washington | Replevin |
Wheeler and Wilson Man. Co. was seeking to have a sewing machine returned to the company. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1675 | 36 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. D. Huffmaster v. Jonathan G. Payne, et al & C. M. Starnes & Wife v. Abram Molsbee, et al | Hawkins | Ejectment |
The plaintiff was sueing the defendant to recover a lot of land. Plaintiff also stated to the court that he was forcibly ejected from the land. The defendant also was detaining the the plaintiff from returing to the land. See Abraham Moolsbee v. C. M. Starnes & Wife Eliza J. Starnes et al, ET1941. |
East | Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1695 | 151 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Alexander McGee v. State | Campbell | Other |
Alexander McGee was charged with "official drunkenness." He was an acting Justice of the Peace for Campbell county at the time he was charged. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1669 | 10 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Brien& Woodard v. M. J. O'Shaughnessy, et al. | Davidson | Ejectment- Unlawful Detainer |
Suit involves the sell of property known as the Boyd place for back taxes. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 174 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | B. F. Roberts v. Harry Chrisman | Williamson | Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way | Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 662 | 53 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | Bob Williamson v. State | Wilson | Murder | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | B. D. Hunter v. C. R. Ford, admr. of James M. McKinney | Putnam | Damages | Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 64 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | B. F. Coleman v. James L. Gaines, Comptroller of Tennessee | Shelby | Other |
Hon. James O. Pierce, First Circuit Court of Shelby Co. Joseph Uhl, Circuit Ct. Clerk. E. L. McGowan, Sheriff of Shelby Co. J. J. Rawlings, Trustee of Shelby Co. Cause of action: Recovery of clerk's (disputed) fees. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 144 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | B. M. Burrow, admr. of W. B. Seward v. J. W. Seward | Gibson | Debt | West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 37 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | Barry Arnold et al. v. R. L. Anderson | White | Motion to Set Aside Execution |
Other plaintiff: Luisy Arnold, also listed as Lindsay Arnold. Arnold claims he was falsely arrested for an assault on Julia Ann Baker and tried in a court that did not have appropriate jurisdiction over the case. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 608 | 18 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | C. J. Herrin v. Charles McLean, admr. of Silas M. Bryan | Lawrence | Estate Settlement |
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Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 49a | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | County of Davidson v. The Buena Vista Turnpike & Ferry Co. et al. | Davidson | Damages |
Additional Defendant: James C. Owen. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 60 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Corporation of Mason v. Alex Taylor | Tipton | Other |
Breaking the quarantine law by stopping a train in the town of Mason. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 152 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Carter Bros & Co. et al. v. Henley Humphreys et al | Unknown |
Incomplete case. County of origin unknown |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 154 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | Caroline Kincaid v. A. L. Burem and wife | Hawkins | Land and Title Dispute |
Caroline Kincaid by her next friend David H. Kincaid brought this case to court. The cases involved a dispute over the rightful ownership of a 180 acres of land in Hawkins Co. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1673 | 15 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | C. M. Trent v. State | Hancock | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
C.M. Trent was charged with "unlawfully publicly and privately carrying belt pistols, pocket pistols, revolvers, and army pistols." |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1665 | 26 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Carrigan& George to the use of S. J. George v. Jacob Anthony | Lincoln | Debt Settlement |
Plaintiffs: J .G. Carrigan and S. J. George |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 52 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Clinton Byrne et al. v. A. M. Tennison et al. | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
Additional Plaintiff: J. P. Byrne. Additional Defendant: Noble D. Ellis. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 60 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Cleon Berry, assignee of Daniel J. Read v. Joseph T. Gill, et al. | Hawkins | Debt |
Plea of debt due by note, $50.00 plus interest & court costs. Defendants: Joseph T. Gill, George S. Simpson. Defendants were partners as traders. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1669 | 29 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Dolly Hagewood v. H. B. Graves | Cheatham | Damages | Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 61 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | D. P. Hadley v. Louisville, Nashville, & Georgia Southern RR | Williamson | Damages |
The plaintiff sued for damages done to his stock struck by a freight train. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 662 | 119 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | D. S. Reynolds, agent for Thomas Arnold v. Thomas Lipscomb | Franklin | Replevin |
Replevin of horse. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 669 | 22 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | David Garst v. James H. Crouch | Washington | Debt |
Defendant in error sued for debt arising from the purchase of a tract of land from the plaintiff in error and the subsequent arbitration between the parties. Casefile includes a copy of "Digest of the Taxes on Privileges in the State of Tennessee." |
East | Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1720 | 76 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | D. Callahan v. Patrick Henahan | Hamilton | Damages |
Additional defendant James Road. The plaintiff was seeking damages from the defendants. The Plaintiff claimed the defendants ran him off of his property and kept him from returning to the property. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1680 | 116 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Duck River Valley Narrow Gauge Rail Road Company v. W. W. Cochran | Maury | Trespass and Damages |
Cause of Action: unlawful ejectment from land |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 51 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Dodd & Simmons v. J. R. Green | Davidson | Damages |
Dodd and Simmons is a business firm under J. H. Dodd and W. P.(?) Simmons. Additional complainant: E. B. McClenahan(?). |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | D. W. Dinges v. T. W. West, et al. | DeKalb | Recovery |
Additional defendants: Thomas E. West and Joseph West. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 61 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | D. J. Ingram v. A. A. Dickerson | Giles | Recovery of Money/ Wages | Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 64 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | Dyonitia White v. William J. Rainey | Giles | Damages | Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 65 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | David Cardwell v. William Eppes and Sons | Claiborne | Ejectment |
Eppes was seeking land that was taken from him by Cardwell. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1677 | 31 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Daniel Leeper v. State | Hawkins | Breaking and Entering |
Leeper was on trial for breaking and entering and with intent to commit a felony. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1673 | 60 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | Evan N. Pillow v. James L. Gaines, Comptroller of Tennessee | Davidson | Failure to Perform Official Duties | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1880 | Ex Parte W. A. Knight | Davidson | Ex Parte Petition |
Knight was trustee of Davidson County, and was relieved of his position, either by the Circuit - Criminal Court of Davidson or simply the Judge of that Court. Knight claims he has been given no legal reason or recourse for his release. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 70 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | E. M. Droke v. State | Sullivan | Assault |
Droke was on trail for claiming he would assault the plaintiff with a rock if he did not leave the area. He was also overheard using profanity during the altercation. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1680 | 15 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Co. v. A.W. Rose, admr., of Daniel Henderson, dec. | Knox | Damages |
This cased involved damages in the death of Daniel Henderson who was killed by a train. There was a dispute about whether or not Henderson died with any next of kin. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1673 | 71 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | East Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia Railroad Co. v. J.M. Selcer | Hamilton | Damages |
J.M. Selcer sued the railroad company for damages for killing one of his mules that he estimated to be worth $100. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1665 | 30 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | E. S. Murray et al., for use of S. J. Henderson v. P. A. Hughes et al. | Davidson | Debt, Execution on |
Additional Complainant: P. H. Regan. Additional Defendant: Peter Morrison. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | E. McLain v. Stephen Hart et al | Lawrence | Debt Settlement |
Additional parties: L. J. Lane |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 55 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | E. P. Harris et al.v. Peter Ford | Dyer | Land and Title Dispute |
Exhibit plat oversized located in WT Oversize Box 1. Additional plaintiffs: James M. Harris, Andrew J. Harris, Bettie A. Harris, L. Harrison, Evelyn Harrison, and M. D. Welch |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 37 | 0 | Order A Copy |