The Mayor and Aldermen were seeking money from the defendant in a sum of $250.00. The plaintiffs charged that the defendant was guilty of gambling and aiding and abetting a gambling hall.

This file contains only pp.132-244 of this case, of which the cover is also missing. These pages largely consist of witness testimony. The case concerns a shipment of strawberries, in what was supposed to be a refrigerated car, to Boston. Along the way, part of a train slammed into this car, bruising and crushing many of the berries, and damaging the refrigeration so that by the time the berries arrived in Boston, they were so badly damaged they could not be sold.

Additional defendant: John A. McDonald. Additional plaintiff unknown. The plaintiffs entered into an agreement with the defendants to hull logs. Plaintiffs complain that work was completed but payment remains due. There was a question as to whether the plaintiffs entered into a contract with the defendants as a partnership or with McDonald individually. 2 folders.

Rouse also spelled Rous. Defendant in error received a judgment in a previous case which plaintiff in error claims was unjust. Plaintiff complains that he had no day in court, and did not know of the existence of the judgment until an officer came with execution. It appears that Lewis's wife Jennie Lewis is also a plaintiff but her name does not appear in the case style.

Additional parties: Calvin Tays dec., Mary E. Coputon, James Coputon, Margurite M. Attins, J. E. Attins, J. P. Tays, Martha C. Blair, John Blair, J. C. Tays,

Ann Harry was married to J.W. Harry for around thirty five years. They had four children. The plaintiff charged that her husband was committing adultery with one Emma Myers. The plaintiff was also seeking alimony.

Defendants traded as merchants under the firm name of N.B. Brockman &Co. Additional Defendants traded under the firm name of Gentry & Co. Plaintiff alleged that defendants were indebted to them for merchandise sold and delivered. Additional Defendants: Martin B. Gentry, Gentry & Co.

Plaintiff was charged with murder of her infant child. She had just given birth and tried to kill the child.

The Bank was seeking money from the defendants for money loaned. Reason for loan was not stated.

Plaintiff was a school teacher, and defendant was a school director. Plaintiff alleged that defendant was liable to her for his failure to comply with an agreement made for her services and thus sued defendant for damages.

Additional defendants: Eva Hume, wife.

Appeal. Damages, $10,000.00. Incident of 3 June 1891, defendant Charles Brown was employed as fireman on the Ridgedale Division of said railway. Injuries sustained in accident near switch at Georgia Ave. and King St., Chattanooga.

In 1891 the plaintiff, a section hand employed by the defendant, was injured by falling dirt while digging under an unsupported earth embankment. Injuries to the plaintiff's hip left him "a cripple," for life. Plaintiff brought suit seeking damages for negligence. Casefile notes the plaintiff earned $1.00 per day.

This case involves the title to a horse. Said horse was purchased by Ben Doss (col.) from John Boaz, brother of Sallie B. Barton, wife of C. L. Barton. Sallie Barton was also surety on said note. According to plaintiffs, Doss was to pay the note by completing work in their farm. Plaintiffs complain that Doss sold the horse to the defendant without ever working at the farm or paying for the horse. Plaintiffs are seeking ownership of the horse.

The plaintiff was employed by the defendant. A tree fell down during the course of his employment and struck him and injured him.

Incomplete file only paupers oath.

Cause of action: Failure to work the road. Walker in his capacity as Road Commissioner brought suit against Sugg for failure to "work the road," in 1890, pay the $0.75 per day as required by statute, or furnish an able bodied substitute. Sugg claims that he is a resident of Louisiana (where he teaches high school) and is not required to participate.

Plaintiff was seeking money owed for a debt on corn.

D. W. Lister brought case to ask for an injunction. He entered into a contract with W.W. Carrol & Co to purchase a lot for him and build him a house. They purchased said lot with $100 of Lister's money. However W. W. Carrol bought property in their name. W. W. Carrol & Co. went out of business before the house was complete and some of their creditors are trying to claim Lister's property to settle the company's debt since W.W. Carrol purchased the lot in his own name.

Plaintiff was injured while working for the defendant. Plaintiff asserted a caboose, owned and operated by said defendant, was damaged, defective, and dangerous. Foot and hand holds were improperly placed and installed, resulting in serious bodily harm - namely an amputated arm. Kenly sued for $50,000- half for negligence and half for damages. Kenly is also listed as Kinley, Kenley, and Kinly. Housed in 2 folders.

Too many additional plaintiffs and defendants to note. Plaintiffs applied for the establishment of a new school district in Smith County. The defendants brought suit seeking writs of Certiorari and Supersedeas. The proposed district would be added by dividing the existing 21st District into two parts.

Amount of Debt $354.10