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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 | 1886 | Emma G. Watson v. Mayor & City Council of Nashville | Davidson | Negligence |
Watson fell in hole in street while crossing Church Street and claims negligence. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 696 | 57 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | William Cato & wife, Maggie v. James T. Jenkins | Davidson | Negligence |
Maggie ("woman of the African race") said foot hurt by shoe box that fell off transfer wagon driven by Jenkins' employee, Guy Peyton, as Maggie crossed public square in Nashville from South End of Market House, where she was a servant at $15/mo. Witnesses: Dr. Duncan Eve, Eastman (African descent), Alex McEwen (small colored boy with Peyton), Anderson, Jeff Yardly (colored man), Sallie Jones. Names 3 merchants for whom Jenkins hauled. Names several Nashville streets. Describes "winging". |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 804 | 43 | Order A Copy |