Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."

View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1883 (?) v. Mary Evens Hudson Rhea Land and Title Dispute

Folder contains a multi-page brief, that begins on page two, of evidence and supports claim of defendants. Some damage to upper parts of the papers in file. Additional parties: J. H. Evens, Joseph S. Evens, J. W. Truex, J. W. Gillespie, T. H. Evens, W. H. rockholt, Dr. J. G. Thomison, William Morgan. Plaintiff is unknown.

 East Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 21 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 A. J. Still et al.v. William Johnson, admr. L. H. Walker Decatur Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: G. W. Still, brother of A. J. Still.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 74 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 A. J. White v. Thomas Day et al. Shelby Debt Dispute

Co-defendants: Charles W. Kealhofer; Brooks Neely & Co; Stewart Haley & Co; B. Zanoni & Co; G. A. Eckerly; C. A. Beeker; Cloth & Kettman; Banksmith Meacham & Co; Rootes & Co; Murray & Ridgely; R. G. Craig & Co; F. M. White & Co; J. S. Hatcher & Co; H. Wetter; Chas. N. Erich; Wheeler Pickens & Co; E. Urquhart; W. N. Wilkerson & Co; Allison Bros.; Lullman & Vienna; Spicer & Ryan; Wm. Moore & Co; Bryson & Camp; C. C. Ward & Bro; F. Pfemfert; Moler & Moler; Boyle & Chapman; Flash Lewis & Co; many others

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 226 286 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Alfred Hancock v. C. R. Adams et al. Cannon Estate Dispute

Deceased: G. G. Hancock, brother to Alfred Hancock. Additional defendants: James Adams

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 681 199 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Asa Selby et al.v. Alphonso Desport et al Shelby Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Harriet Lanning; Charlotte Chambers & husband, Joseph H.; Elizabeth Sweet & husband E. S.; Thursey Keck & husband et al. Additional Defendants: Heloise Desport Jean Maire & husband, L. F. Jean Maire. Louis Selby, Sr. dec. June 1872; only son, Louis Selby, Jr. dec. intestate & childless May 1881. Asa Selby, Harriet Lanning & Charlotte Chambers brother & sisters of Louis Selby, Sr. Almost all parties residents of PA, IN, MO, WV or Muscatine, IA.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 235 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Anna T. Davenport v. Thomas W. Davenport et al. Cannon Property Dispute

Other defendants (as spelled in transcript): Burtan Davenport, Larens Campbell, Dug Davenport, John Davenport, Elizabeth Robinson, Hugh Robinson, Sylas Davenport, Rosanah Davenport, Nancy Davenport, Mary Davenport, Lucy Davenport, and Andrew Davenport. Most are heirs of Warren Davenport; plaintiff is his widow. She claims not to have been informed of the conditions of her husband's will until all the property was sold. She says she brought some of it to the marriage and it was hers by right.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 628 240 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 B. F. Ward et al.v. William C. January et al Gibson Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: Mary H. Ward, wife B. F. Ward, maiden name Hardeman. Wards residents of Carroll Co., MS. Additional Defendants: Joseph A. January & William P. Scales. Januarys admrs. Robert W. January, dec. William C. January once guardian of Mary H. Ward, Robert W. January his security. Wards maintain that defendants defrauded the estate left to Mary Ward.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 213 192 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 Bettie Wright v. Chaney Carr Shelby Property Dispute West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 231 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Coraw Acuff v. C. S. Cox, et al. and Halston Salt and Master Co. v. C. S. Cox et als. Union Land and Title Dispute

Case file incomplete; brief only. In May, 1883 Acuff contracted with Cox to sell him a tract of land in Raccoon Valley containing about 130 acres. Price for the land was $800.00. Cox paid about $450.00. and executed a note for the remainder. At the time See ET Box 1871 as well - no deed or title was drawn as some surveying needed to be done. Cox became very ill and Acuff was advised to draw up a deed but kept the deed in his possession. Cox recovered and refused to acknowledge deed as was written.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 67 96 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Caladonia Hunter v. George W. Gardenhire et al. Hamilton Estate Dispute

Plntff. filed to "set up" her grandfather's will which she alleged had been published on 30 Oct. 1840, but had been concealed by his eldest son acting in concert with some of his siblings. The eldest son bought the other children's father's land as if there were no will, & sold the property to various persons. Plntff. stated that her grandfather's will had left all of his land to his daughter Susan, with the remainder to go to her children, one of whom was the plntff. Additional materials in ET 1952.

 East Range: 19 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1904 368 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 C. T. Inslee v. Mississippi & Tennessee Railroad Co. et al Shelby Bond Dispute

Additional Defendant: Taxing District of Shelby Co., TN. Inslee citizen of New York

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 C. Refeld et al.v. W. C. Champion et al Shelby Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: M. Louise Refeld, D. Refeld Additional Defendants: A. E. Champion, Julius A. Taylor, and the last two composing the law firm of Taylor and Carroll, John A. Harbin, agent of Steamboat Maumelle, Ashford clerk, and the Bank of Commerce, a corporation of Memphis

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 221 410 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Cowan, McClung & Co. v. Samuel Gill, et al. Grainger Deed Dispute

Dispute over Deed of Trust and debt. Additional Defendants: John B. Hogle, James A Gill, James T. Shields, trustee, W. D. Gammon, trustee.

 East Range: 8 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1961 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 David H. Evans et al.v. Imogene A. Beaumont, et al. Shelby Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: Julia D. Evans, wife of David H. Additional Defendants: Guila Brent & husband, William: Ernest & Effie Gleaves; R. D. Jordan; Thomas A. Deloach; Thomas H. Allen; E. M. Apperson; E. F. Adams, & Henry Cohn & Charles N. Grosvenor. Effie, Gulia & Thomas Allen Deloach children of Claiborne Deloach, dec. Claiborne Deloach left $5000 to Julia (Neely) Evans which defendants seek to reclaim. Effie (Deloach) Gleaves dec.; Ernest & Effie Gleaves her children.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 232 124 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Durrett & McIsaac v. Myer, Hay, McCarty & Co. Campbell Contract Dispute and Damages

The plaintiff claimed they were mislead regarding the cost of work with the defendant and renegotiated their contract. However the defendants attempted to recover certain costs and the plaintiff filed this injunction to prevent the recovery of said money. The chancellor awarded the plaintiff $1196.40 and court costs, issuing the injunction against the bill in the circuit court against the plaintiffs.

 East Range: 18 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1937 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 David T. Patterson et als. V. Alfred Susong et als. David T. Patterson et als. V. Alfred Susong et als. Cocke Title Dispute

Incomplete case file: petition for error. Case involved claims of fraud and statute of limitations on transactions. A newly appointed chancellor was instrumental in some of the claims of errors regarding this case. See also ET 1842. Case lists Greenville in Greene County as the location of the trial.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 291 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 David H. Poston, admr. et al.v. Joseph R. Williams et al Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: W. E. Greenlaw, exor. W. B. Greenlaw. Poston admr. for J. O. Greenlaw. Additional Defendants: Henry T., Edward W., & Benjamin R. Williams & Mrs. Jane T. Williams, wife James R. Williams. Photo marked No. 2 between pp. 54 & 55

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 474 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Elizabeth M. Hayes et al. v. Daniel L. Ferguson et al Shelby Lease Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Samuel J. Hayes, James Walker Hayes. Additional defendants: H.C. Hampton (Hampson?), John M. Hayes. Plaintiffs owned plantation in Mississippi Co., Ark. called the Morgan Point place and adjoining land called the Perry place which was leased to defendants. Surname alternately spelled "Hays" and "Hayes" throughout. Eliz. M. Hayes was widow of A.J. Hayes. Samuel J. Hayes. Jas. W. Hayes and John M. Hayes were their children. A. J. Hayes died in Fall 1878. Map is oversize.

 West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 153 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 E. M. Bateman, et al. v. Ila G. Broom, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Co-plaintiff is Forrest Bateman, a minor. Co-defendant is Nancy Broom, Ila's wife. Folder includes a number of legal briefs.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 222 219 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Emelia Michot v. John Gaston Shelby Insurance Disputes

Additional parties: Ed L. Michot, dec.,

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 105 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Evans, Fite, Porter & Co. v. Chapman, Kirkpatrick Clay Land, Contract Dispute Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 664 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Eliza Houston v. A. C. Huff Rent Dispute

Decree only. County: Unknown.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 79 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Frank O. Bird & Sula Bird v. Isabella Rice Shelby Rent Dispute

Complainants' surname also spelled "Byrd." Most of docket number is illegible but begins with 664-

 West Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 402 369 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Francis Cary et al. v. George W. Walters et al. Decatur Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Martha More, Joseph & Albert Whittle; Ginsy Crumpton & husband, William of TX. Additional Defendant: William H. Bogan. Complainants heirs at law of their father, John Cary, dec. Decatur Co. 186-. Francis Cary resident of AR.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 217 214 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 George W. Rowsy, Jr. et al.v. W. D. Jopling et al McNairy Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Madison, Frank, John, & George W. Rowsy; Robert Hannah & wife, L.A.; Mary Stewart & children, John S., May F., & Martha. Additional Defendants: C. Shull & wife, May B.; D. M., John L., Lem & Clara Wisdom et al. George Rowsy, Sr. murdered by persons unknown in Feb. of 1868 in McNairy Co. Complainants his heirs. Lem & Clara Wisdom minor heirs of P. S. Wisdom, dec.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 213 441 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 H. J. Whitelaw v. W. W. Clark& Wiley James Junior Haywood Debt Dispute

Cover is severely stained

 West Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 162 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Henry Loeb, assignee of Elehman& Co. v. Rindskoff Brothers& Co.& P. R. Athy, Sheriff Shelby Property Dispute

Alternate name spelling: Ruidskoff, Esehman

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 83 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Henry G. Warren, et al. v. J. K Freeman & wife Cannon Estate Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: E. J. Fisher, H. N. Fisher. Deceased: H. N. Fisher.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 684 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Harriett E. Smith, exe., v. George A. Smith et al. Shelby Property Dispute

Complainant is the executrix of her first husband, John A. Nove. When Henry G. Smith, her second husband, died, his family members claimed the income from the sale of property that had originally belonged to Node. Complainant claims that the money should revert to her on the death of Smith, and that his family members have no right to it. Other defendants are F. W. Smith and Robert M. Heath.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 233 149 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. P. Parker, exe. for C. T. Parker, dec. v. W. C. Thatcher, et al. Hamilton Estate Dispute/ Settlement

C. T. Parker and S. S. Thatcher assigned a note for $500 to W. C., which he transferred to Ellen Harrill. The case seeks to clarify and settle debts with the estate and W. C. Thatcher.

 East Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2045 272 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John G. Combs et al.v. John W. Stumph et al McNairy Election Dispute

Concerns a vote to select the county seat. Includes lists of voters and numerous depositions. Additional complainants: George W. Morley, Sidney Plunk, & J. T. Wilkinson. Primary defendant was Chairman of the County Court. Additional defendants include M. M. Demmery, Jno. G. Gooch, P. A. Brown, W. W. Massey, J. H. Rewl, W. S. Deberry, R. W. Caffy, Jno. W. Walker, J. S. Rumer, B. F. Sanders, W. H. Stone, R. D. Wilson, J. A. Miller, Jno. W. Burks, D. M. Boon, D. P. McKinzie, W. J. Massengill.

 West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 210 430 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John Haynes v. P. G. Haynes& John P. Haynes Henry Land and Title Dispute West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 224 166 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John Loague, admr. v. The General National Bank of Memphis et al. Shelby Estate Dispute

Loague is administrator of the estate of Henry Kempf Sr. Co-defendants are John G. Handwerker and John E. Randle. Kempf died intestate; Loague is contesting the claim of Kempf's widow, Mary, for the estate. Folder includes several legal briefs.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 226 310 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. A. Andrews& Lucrezia Andrews v. F. M. Apperson, exe. of Wade H. Balton, dec., et al. Shelby Estate Dispute

Alternate spellings of plaintiff name: Loucasie, Lucassia, Loucasia. Additional defendants: L. A. Cannon, L. N. Cannon, Tom Holman, Chairman.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 227 456 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 James Coleman et al.v. Mary E. Walker admr. Et al Decatur Estate Dispute

Missing cover page. Additional defendants: J. B. Walker, W. A. Walker and J. M. Rice Too many plaintiffs to name, surnames of plaintiffs: Walker, Coleman, Roberts, Goolsby, Edwards Case involves slaves and slavery

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 227 262 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John McMahon v. John Walsh Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Partial record of a debt case which appears to be from the 1870s. County unknown.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 93 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. G. Cate and Mrs. Lana Cate v. J. H. Magill et al. McMinn Debt Dispute

Add. Defs: R. N. Magill, W. M. Magill, and L. A. Magill. In 1878, J. H. Magill executed three "renewal" notes to Lana Cate for $1,339 of which the plaintiffs sought repayment. The debt had been to her husband Greenberry Cate, dec. and included in his will The Cates alleged that J. H. Magill had certain property subject to sale for repayment and that the codefendant sons claim to ownership was a fraudulent conveyance meant to prevent their rightful recovery of debt. Add. materials (1279pgs) in ET 1942.

 East Range: 18 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1937 1789 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John Lytle and et al. v. Robert J. Turner et al. Rutherford Debt Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Thomas Turner, R. B. Jetton. Additional defendants: W. W. Mooney, L. Hancock, Palmer & Palmer. Thomas Turner sold 350 acres to his son, Robert J. Turner. 100 acres of this land was sold to Mooney. This case was a bill filed by T. Turner’s assignees to collect a $10,000 debt.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1124 232 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 James Charles et al. v. William Bofson et al White Debt Dispute

Add. Plaintiffs: H. L. C. Moore, Garrett Moore, George Moore. Add. Defendants: J. A. Teeters.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 515 154 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. P. Kefauver v. Thomas D. Taylor, et al. Monroe Contract Dispute and Damages

File contains three briefs from this case first tried in Monroe County, East Tennessee. Other defendant is Zachary Taylor, part owner of Taylor Bros., a foundry. Plaintiff had invented a type of press and contracted with the Taylors to construct it so it could be displayed at the Rhea County Fair. He says the press they constructed was of inferior quality, as was a second attempt. Additonal pages found in box ET 1690 and in 2 folders.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 647 385 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 James H. Magill v. J. R. Rice, et al McMinn Property Dispute

This case is incomplete. This is an East Tennessee case. Magill sold to Rice some property to be paid over 3 years and held the payment note himself. Rice took possession of the property, while magill maintained a lien on the property.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 647 98 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. H. Wright, et al. v. W. B. Bate, et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: A. J. Hudson, Thomas Pettyjohn, John Holland, J.J. Hudson. Additional defendants include P. P. Richard, A. Thomas. Railroad-owed public debt.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 673 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. C. Felts v. A J. Roper, admr. of P. Grinstead Davidson Estate Dispute Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 694 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John W. Frierson, exe. of James W. Stephenson, dec., et al. v. James W. Stephenson et al. Maury Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: John W. Frierson & wife Alice E. Frierson, Calvin T. Buford & wife Ada Buford. Additional Defendant: Columbus Riggs Stephenson. Dispute - whether notes executed by Plaintiffs constituted advancements against their shares of estate. Alice & Ada were adult daughters of deceased. Defendants James W. Stephenson & Columbus Riggs Stephenson were grandchildren of the deceased (children of a son who predeceased decedent).

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 786 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. H. Wagner & N. J. Wagner v. Susan Smith, et al. Johnson Land and Title Dispute

Add def.- J. R. & Nancy J. Allen, Susan, Jacob A., & W. L. Smith. Ezekial Smith sold his son Andrew T. a tract of land. A. T. Smith owed money to Andrew Cable & in order to avoid this debt, A. T. Smith transferred the land to E. Smith with the stipulation that it would later go to his wife Susan. A. T. Smith died intestate, the land went up for auction & the Wagners purchased it. This is a suit to recover the land. Allegations of nepotism from Judge R. R. Butter & Chancellor Smith. 215 pages in ET1936

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 73 71 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 J. N. Black v. A. D. Craig et al Perry Bond Dispute

Johnson came to complainant to obtain money owed. The complainant was reassured the Judge and Johnson's attorney that he would not have to pay for the costs and the debt. He signed the bond under a mistaken opinion as to its legal effect.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 802 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John Gilbert v. P. Fox Marshall Contract Dispute and Damages

Plaintiff is a constable and had a contract with Defendant to put into his hands all the business if he equally divided all his carts and commissions. Defendant retained all fees and commissions.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 802 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 James A. Black & wife v. John G. Chisum et al Hardeman Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: Mary Lee (Carrington) Black, wife James A. Black. Additional Defendants: L. M. Carrington; W. C. Pirtle, admr. John J. Pirtle, dec.; James McCann, Lod(?) C. Moore & John Coates. William Pirtle, dec., maternal grandfather of Mary L. Black. J. G. Chisum & John J. Pirtle her former guardians. Her father, W. A. Carrington, dec.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 318 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 John W. Lawson, admr. v. Thomas M. Lawson et al. and L. C. Roten guardian of Robert Lawson v John W. Lawson, admr. et al McNairy Estate Dispute

John W. Lawson, admr. For James Lawson, dec. Additional Parties is a long list, including the surnames: Lawson, Jones, Fisher, Dancer, McCay or McCoy, Browder, Cooper, Leith, Garforth or Gorforth

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 212 209 Order A Copy

Pages