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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1886 | Harris, Rogers & Co. et al.v. Thomas G. McKeluey et al | Humphreys | Payment for Goods |
2 folders. Additional Plantiffs:Carwell Bros. & Co., D. Cowen & Son, and J.H. McAdoo Additional Defendants: D.B. Thomas and D.H. Goodrich McKeluey used gristle mills as part of a mortgage, backed by creditors, but sold the goods to Thomas creating an allegation of fraud and deem the conveyance void unless the plantiffs receive a sum from the proceeds of the sale. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 797 | 195 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | Mayor & Aldermen of Chattanooga v. Joseph Ruohs | Hamilton | Petition to Compel Payment |
The city sued Ruohs for violation of ordinance 1319 that mandated the contraction of a sidewalk along his property. The city paid for the construction and sued Ruohs to reimburse the $141.75. |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 210 | 48 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | Stubblefield & Childress v. William E. Hagar, et al. | Davidson | Payment for Services |
Plaintiff is law firm comprised of G. J. Stubblefield & Stephen W. Childress. Other defendants: James R. Hagar; John D. Hagar; Travis Ellis; Mary J. Ellis; William A. Hurt; Alameda H. Hurt; H. H. Darris; Elizabeth Darris. See related case in MT 17. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 680 | 73 | Order A Copy |