Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1883 Blauche L. Stalker v. The Louisville & Starkville Rail Road Company Montgomery Negligence

The plaintiff brings suit against the defendant for negligence. The plaintiff was thrown violently from the train and was injured so badly that he was forced to give up his business and died from the injuries.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 809 143 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 B. W. Macrea, exe. v. F. G. Irwin & John Smadon v. F. G. Irwin Montgomery Estate Dispute

Personal estate came into the possession of plaintiff through a will with a stipulation that no account shall be taken of any gifts. The plaintiff claims that the land in question was a gift and should be charged the value of the land.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 James M. Ferguson v. M.C. Goodlett Montgomery Error in Proceedings

In the original suit, Ferguson bought land from his grandfather's estate. When his grandfather died he claimed that land. Goodlett also claimed the land because Ferguson had not paid his debt to him. Complainant claims that the judgment made in error because the defendant as executor made a settlement with the County Court without notice of any party in interest and are not binding on them. 2 folders

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 753 403 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 State v. Jake Bradley Montgomery Robbery

The defendant, along with Jesse Stowell, was accused of robbing money from a man named R. Gibbs.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 698 87 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 State v. James Maverty Montgomery Resisting an officer Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 State v. Moses Gill Montgomery Perjury Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 498 33 Order A Copy