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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 | 1883 | Cincinnati, New Orleans, & Texas Pacific Railroad Company, In Error v. J. H. Norman | Roane | Petitions for Certiorari |
Petition for Certiorari & Supersedes. Judgement for $40.00 & costs for J. H. Norman, March 1883. |
East | Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1086 | 25 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | Lucy Bivens v. William S. Jett et al. | Bedford | Petition for Injunction |
Additional Defendants: Wilthorte Bros. Original bill filed against Duncan F. Jett, Thomas S. Steele and wife Nanny Steele, E. L. Jett, James C. Jett, Mildred Jett, Carrie Jett, and Sallie Jett, heirs of William S. Jett, deceased. William Jett conveyed a tract of land to Bivens for several notes. However, he did not hold clear title. Jett died after passing the notes to others who filed suit for recovery of payment. Bivens filed to have the sale by Jett rescinded and the notes cancelled. See box MT 1123. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 502 | 102 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | William S. McGee v. S. L. Stovall & L. W. Robinett | Shelby | Petitions for Certiorari |
Dispute concerns the terms of a lease. Petitioner claims he should not be held liable for a fine imposed on him in an earlier court case. Folder includes one legal brief. |
West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 217 | 64 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | W. C. Pitts v. G. M. Terry | Weakley | Petitions for Certiorari | West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 225 | 0 | Order A Copy |