Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1887 Amanda Yates & Amos Yates v. Milton Pitt Robertson Debt Settlement

Case concerns the sale of land once owned by Thomas Yates, deceased. Debt was owed to Pitt on the land. This lawsuit concerns the selling of the land by Pitt and an agreement to pay to the Yates' any amount received from the sale in excess of debt owed.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 697 114 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Andrew J. Binkley, et al. v. John Fuqua, et al. Robertson Recovery of Land/Property

Additional plaintiffs: Joanna Hale, B. W. Hale, Amanda Green, W. H. Green, Catherine Binkley, Joseph W. Binkley. Additional defendants: H. C. Frey, Matt Morris.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 508 200 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Garth Brockman, et al. v. J. W. Fort, et al. Robertson Land and Title Dispute

Additional complainants and defendants unknown. Mentioned in the case is the land belonging to S. M. Ligon[?] and wife. Exhibits: depositions, letter of administration for W. D. Fort, admr. of J. W. Fort, dec.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 513 134 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 George W. Meyers v. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. Robertson Damages

Plaintiff brought suit against defendant for damages due to an injury incurred while working as a brakeman, and was granted a judgment of $3875.00. Plaintiff claims equipment defect & neglect caused his hand to be caught between cars & crushed. Plaintiff claims he was in the proper discharge of his duties, while def. knowingly allowed unsafe conditions. Def. moved to dismiss over residency issues. Accident occurred near Guthrie KY.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 797 109 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John Y. Hutchison, admr. v. J. R. Gilbert et al. Robertson Estate Dispute

Additional Defendants: M.S. Gilbert, T.L. Young, Louisa Jones, and S.F. Austin Hutchison is administrator for Sallie C. Pack, whose estate is being disputed between heirs. Also disputed, S.F. Austin being paid $1000 by J.R. Gilbert as compensation for an earlier payment Pack did not approve while Austin was residing with her.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 791 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Joel Forn, admr. v. R. A. Barnes & wife Robertson Assignment

Assignment of property following the death of the intestate Robin Malloy.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. W. Boone v. Springfield M & B Association et al. Robertson Other

Defendant also listed as: Springfield Marriage and Birthday Association. Additional defendants: D. M. Wooldridge, C. M. Miller, D. A. Payne, and Tom McMurry. J. W. Boone bought policies from Springfield M and B Association and did not honor them

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 697 211 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. C. Murphy v. Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Company Robertson Damages

Plaintiff sued for $10,000. Claim was that while driving his horse and buggy across the rail road tracks at Adams Station the train conductor blew the steam whistle. This frightened his horse, causing it to run away and also causing the buggy to crash.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 703 111 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. M. Walton & wife v. J. M. Eatherly et al. Robertson Property Dispute

Additional defendant: Milton Pitt, J.P. Jeringan, Lovie A. Payne. This case revolves around the Neophogen College property near Cross Plains TN. Def. Eatherly & Pitt owned 1/2 interest in property, remaining defendants the other 1/2 interest. Plaintiffs wife A.A. Walton contracted to buy Eatherly/Pitt interest for $1600, & paid $950. Plaintiffs want refund, claiming contract due to her inability to enter into a legal & binding contract as a married woman.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 795 749 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John B. Clubbs v. L. C. Payne et al Robertson Damages

Additional defendant: W.W. Jernigan. Plaintiff states in March 1887, defendant Jernigan sought a writ of attachment of 4,000 lbs. of tobacco. Defendant Payne, as constable, executed said writ & left crop in question with defendant Jernigan. Plaintiff seeks damages of the value of the tobacco, $500. Plaintiff further claims the said writ in question was dismissed as Jernigan's cost.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 813 59 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Louis T. Cobbs, admr. of Gibson F. Graham, dec. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Robertson Damages

Damages of $25,000, accident of 16 June 1880, railroad accident in Davidson Co. near Ridgetop and Baker's Station. Deceased died intestate. Susan C. Graham, widow and mother of Margaret Graham, Martha Graham, and one newly-born infant.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 690 320 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 L & N Rail Road Co. v. D. W. Jackson Robertson Damages

A horse broke it's leg going through a cattle guard and fell off a tressle when running from an on coming train.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 711 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Louisville Railroad Company v. D. W. Anderson Robertson Damages

Second trial after appeal by Railroad Company was granted. Anderson's cow was killed by a train on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company's tracks.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Minerva J. Woodard v. James A. Perry et al. Robertson Debt Dispute

Additional Defendants: George G. Benson [George E. Benson?]. Other significant non-party individuals: John Woodard, Jr. Dispute over two $1,000 notes executed by Defendant Perry in favor of Plaintiff as security for Plaintiff's sale to Perry of Robertson County land. Defendant Benson claims to have acquired the notes from John Woodard Jr. to secure a loan Benson made him.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 786 296 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Mayor V. Aldermen of Spring Field, Tennessee v. Mary Ann Foliver Robertson Unknown

Second trial. Fine of $10 disputed by Foliver

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Patrick Crowe v. J. H. & J. I. Fisher Robertson Mortgage Dispute

Additional Case: J. H. Long, W. Darden, and G. M. Darden v. J. H. and J. I. Fisher. These cases were consolidated. Complainant Crowe sought a foreclosure on a mortgage owned by him to defendants.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 513 153 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Thomas Groves Sr. et al. v. John Y. Hutchison et al. Robertson Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Plaintiff's minor children: Hattie Groves, Ellen Groves, Fannie Groves, Thomas Groves, Jr., Victoria Groves. Additional Defendants: Too many to list - Robertson Cty surnames: Wright, Lovell, Megniar, Eatherley, Pitt, Jernigan, Pond; Sumner County surnames: Smart, Wright; Kentucky surnames: McClanahan, Mason, Lovell, Williams. Case involves dispute over trustee's sale of parcels of land in both Robertson County & Sumner County, which land was held by the trustee as security for debt.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 788 186 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 T. J. Feathers & wife v. Mrs. Anne E. Murphey et al. Robertson Estate Dispute

The suit was brought to recover wages from the Estate of Braden for the care the plaintiff's minor daughter gave to her grandfather.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 William H. Villines, et al. v. Mary Villines, et al. Robertson Estate Dispute

This case revolves around the considerable estate of William Villines, who died in 1876. The Plaintiff is the executor, who filed suit against defendants who did not honor the original will as written. Defendant et al: W.S. Winfield, Minerva Winfield, F.J. Villines, Fanny & John Irving, Wilmoth Irving, John Hutchison plus T.J., Rebecca, John, Edmond, J.W., Margarett, Mary and William Villines *Additional material in MT Box 1079,

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 788 451 Order A Copy