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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1894 | Amanda Campbell, et al. v. Albert Campbell | Davidson | Deed Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Sandy, Asa, Jordan, Eddie, Laura and George Campbell. This bill was brought to recover or have set aside a deed made to Albert Campbell by his father Asa Campbell Sr. Said deed was to a property situated on the corner of Hayes Street and Douglas Ave. in Nashville, Tennessee. Asa Campbell Sr. was described as insane and incapable of attending to his business. 2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1024 | 519 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Bettie Burke (col.) v. State Building and Savings Association | Davidson | Deed Dispute |
This bill was filed for the purpose of setting aside certain deeds, on the grounds of fraud, ignorance, and mistake, through which Goldberg and Rich obtained title to plaintiff's homestead and land. Said property was located on Jackson Street in Nashville, Tennessee. Plaintiff was described as "an ignorant and very ingenuous colored woman." Additional defendants: Goldberg and Rich, Felix O. Beazley, R. H. Woodfin, and S. A. McElwee (col.). |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1037 | 213 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Connor & Brady v. Pat & Joanna Henrietta | Davidson | Replevin |
Connor is various spelled as Conner. Joanna is variously spelled Johanna. This suit was in an action of replevin for a piano, which dfnts. sold to pltfs. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1035 | 36 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | C. R. Badoux, et al. v. E. F. Badoux, et al. | Davidson | Wills, Contested |
Add pla. unknown. Add def: R. G. and W. H. Badoux. Defendants were the sons of Kate Badoux who died in 1891. Defendants complained that the last will and testament of their mother was executed under undue means and by improper influence. Defendants stated that their mother was insane at the end of her life and spent time in the Cincinnati Sanitarium. Her illness was described as chronic dementia with mental impairment. Casefile notes that Ms. Badoux was originally from Lorraine, France. 2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 969 | 502 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Charles Cohn v. T. H. Everett, et al. | Davidson | Debt on Account |
Pltf was a lumber dealer, and struck a deal Dfnt. Everett to supply lumber for building homes/businesses on Everett's plot of land. Everett has defaulted on the payment of notes, and Pltfs seek a lien placed on the plot of land until repayment is completed. Currently occupied by Goldberg & Rich. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 966 | 148 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Edgar Jones, exe. of Lucinda Bedford, dec. v. William Barlow Hunt et al. | Davidson | Estate Settlement |
Additional Defendants: Lucy Paul, Della Bingham, Cora Gilmore and husband James Gilmore, Louise Vining and husband Arthur Vining, Charley Hunt, Alfred Hunt, Clara Cook, Kitty Folse, Margaret Bijou, Robert Dyer, Sarah Dyer Simmons, and Volsin Hernandez. The plaintiff and executor of the estate of Lucinda Bedford claimed that he was unable to confirm that the defendants were rightful heirs and required the "strictest proof" before releasing their inheritance. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1087 | 41 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | First National Bank v. S. T. Satterwhite | Davidson | Debt Settlement |
Satterwhite purchase three tracts of land and gave two promissary notes for the land. Satterwhite did not pay the notes and the Bank was seeking the money owed to them for the purchase of the land. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1004 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Foster, Hilson, & Co. v. Max Rosenheim, et al. | Davidson | Fraud |
Addtl dfnts: John Ruhm Jr. and E. L. Gregory. The pltfs are manufacturers and dealers in cigars, and delivered five thousand "Hoffman House Boquette" cigars to dfnt, operating a business selling "Smokers goods". At the time of the order, pltfs assert dfnt knew of his business' insolvency, thus "practiced a fraud" on the pltfs. Pltfs also sought possession of said property, as the shop has been since closed. Includes multiple similar cases against Rosenheim from other tobacco companies not listed on cover. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 957 | 229 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Frank Seay & Wife v. Joseph C. Martin | Davidson | Injunction |
Wife: Nellie Seay. Nellie, in poor health, executed an absolute deed to dfnt. in the amount of $1200, yet only $600 was paid (as per the agreement). Part of the agreement expressly stated dfnt. would hold the title as security for the $600 loan. However, they found the dfnt. was trying to sell the land outside the regulations of the agreement. Because he holds the legal title, pltfs. sued for an injunction preventing the sale. Dfnt. is son-in-law of pltfs. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1038 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Fannie E. Hosler, et al. v. A. V. S. Lindsley, et al. | Davidson | Debt |
Additional plaintiff: Henry Hosler, husband of Fannie E. Hosler. Additional defendants: C. A. Locke, N. T. Freeman, and D. R. Johnson. Plaintiffs filed suit to have a deed of trust declared void on account of fraud and for a clear deed to be issued for lot number 7 of Harding’s Addition to Nashville. Casefile notes that Fannie and Henry Hosler were both raised as slaves. Fannie Hosler was described as "an ignorant colored woman that can neither read nor write." |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1038 | 265 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Florence Land Mining and Manufacturing Co., et al. v. E. B. Stahlman | Davidson | Debt |
Additional plaintiff: Sarah B. Wood. In 1887 the defendant purchased a tract of land from the Florence Land Mining and Manufacturing Co. for the consideration of cash and three promissory notes. The notes were then transferred to S. B. Wood as collateral to secure a loan. This bill was later filed by the Florence Land and Mining Co. for the use of S. B. Wood to collect payment. Casefile includes promissory notes. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1008 | 120 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | F. M. Allen v. P. Gaston Dismukes | Davidson | Debt |
Plaintiff sued for the use of the Capital City Bank. Plaintiff claimed that he gave to the defendant certificates for shares in the City Savings Bank and the Florence Land Mfg. and Mining Co. as well as an order to sell certain shares. Plaintiff brought suit complaining that the defendant converted said certificates to his own use. Defendant denied the charges and claimed the plaintiff was indebted to him. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 990 | 97 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | G. S. Gilbert for the use of H. A. Norfleet v. Lamson Brothers and Company | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
Case involves a dispute over a private wire installed in the office of G. S. Gilbert in Clarksville, TN that connected directly with Lamson Brothers and Co located in Chicago. The wire facilitated the trading of stocks and futures on items such as wheat.. prices. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1082 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | German National Bank v. Harris & R. Abrahams | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
Pltfs. sued on $3,000 debt accrued by the Dfnts. Abrahams. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1007 | 95 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | George Beam, admr. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. | Davidson | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Beam is the admr. of the estate of Frank Murray, dec. Beam sued for damages amounting to $1999.99 for the wrongful and negligent death of said Murray. Housed in 3 folders. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1007 | 459 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | G. S. Gilbert for the use of H. A. Norfleet v. Lamson Brothers and Company | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
Case involves a dispute over a private wire installed in the office of G. S. Gilbert in Clarksville, TN that connected directly with Lamson Brothers and Co located in Chicago. The wire facilitated the trading of stocks and futures on items such as wheat.. prices. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1082 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Hettermann Bros. Co., et al. v. W. C. Clark, et al. | Davidson | Debt |
Additional plaintiffs: G. B. Dudley, George A. Brown and Will Scott, partners under the firm name Dudley, Brown and Co. and Simon Hernsheim, Isadore Hernsheim, Joseph Hernsheim and Charles Hernsheim, partners under the firm name S. Hernsheim Bros and Co. Add def: C. M. Ferriss, partners with Clark under the firm name Clark and Ferriss, Martha L. Ferriss and John C. Ferriss. The firm of Clark and Ferriss was engaged in the tobacco business and became indebted to the plaintiffs for various bills of goods. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 974 | 81 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Henry Fennel v. R. R. Caldwell et al. | Davidson | Petition for Habeas Corpus |
Add def: N. A. Kemper. Pla. was convicted by the Caldwell (judge in the case) of several misdemeanors and ordered to pay fines and costs. Pla. was unable to make payment and sentenced to the county workhouse. T. A. Sykes, Wm. Perkins, and J. P. Rhines then delivered several notes to satisfy plaintiff’s costs and obtain his release. Def. later brought suit against said notes and received judgement. Pla. complained that he was then unlawfully re-arrested and placed in a workhouse to work off the debt. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 965 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | I. N. Walton, exe., et al. v. Addie C. Benson, et al. | Davidson | Promissory Note |
Addtl pltfs: Frank Walton and Mrs. M. I. Donnelly. Addtl dfnt: Hamilton Parks. Walton is the exe. of the estate of William Watkins, dec. Pltfs. sued on a note drawn by dfnt. on June 30, 1891, due 90 days after issuance to Parks in the amount of $2,300.50. Parks endorsed the note and gave it to Pltf. who presented for payment at Landis & Co. on the due date. Payment was not made, so pltfs. sued for damages to recover said note's value. SEE BOX MT 1096 for 78 pages of the 196 total page count. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1035 | 196 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Ida Mallory, et al. v. William Brown, et al. | Davidson | Property Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Harry Lowe, Ben Webster and Martha Webster (all col.) for the use of Ida Mallory. Additional Defendants: Levi F. Mallory, Ida D. Mallory, and H. G. Mallory. Property dispute involving lots No. 21 and 22in G. W. Harding's plan and fronting on the north side of Phillips Street. Additional documents located in MT 974. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 488 | 108 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | I. N. Walton exe., et al. v. M. S. Cockrill | Davidson | Estate Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Frank Walton and M. I. Donally. Plaintiffs brought suit as the executors of the last will and testament of William Watkins dec. for the payment of several notes belonging to the estate. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 998 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Imperial Life Insurance Co. v. Mattie Hynes admr. of John A. Hynes dec. | Davidson | Insurance Claims and Policies |
An insurance policy was issued to Martin Hynes on his life in favor of his son John A. Hynes. Martin died in 1892 and John brought suit to collect payment. John died during the suit and it was continued in the name of his administrator, Mattie Hynes. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 997 | 126 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | James Graham v. The Fidelity Mutual Life Association, et al. | Davidson | Debt |
Others: A. A. Seldon. Brief only. Ball. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 500 | 55 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | J. H. Cartwright, et al. v. J. P. Cherry, et al. | Davidson | Fraud |
Addtl pltf: Laura Cartwright. Addtl dfnt: Home Building and Loan Association. Laura Cartwright purchased some lots from Cherry, who she accused of procuring the sale through the fraudulent representation of the terms of the deed/mortgage. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1038 | 126 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | James Mayfield v. Consumers Ice Cold Storage Company | Davidson | Damages |
Consumers Ice is variously named "Consumers Ice, Coal and Cold Storage Company". Mayfield initially sued after a wagon of the dfnts. was driven carelessly into his own causing damages around $40. Only in introducing his testimony, was Mayfield listed as "(col)". |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1032 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | J. E. Warner and W. B. Armstead Jr. v. American Employers Liability Insurance Company | Davidson | Insurance Disputes |
The case concerns the policy of the United Electric Railway of Nashville, changing agents, adjusted rates, and expiring contracts. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1029 | 131 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | J. W. McCullough v. West End Land Co., et al. | Davidson | Debt |
Add def: John A. Wood, A. L. Goldberg, and William Rich. John A. Wood contracted with the West End Land Co. to furnish, erect, and finish a private residence upon lot no. 10 of the West End Park situated on the corner of Grand Ave. and First St. Plaintiff was a sub-contractor employed by Wood to complete a large amount of said work. Plaintiff complained that he was owed a balance of $1,402 for his work and sued for payment. 2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1012 | 121 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | J. B. Hargrave and Wife v. E. A. Dodd C. D. C. | Davidson | Replevin |
J. J. Hargrave was the wife of J. B. Hargrave. W. H. Hyronemous obtained a judgment against J. B. and J. J. Hargrave in the case of "W. H. Hyronemous v. B. H. Hargrave, et al." As a result, an execution was levied upon plaintiff's stock of goods in their furniture store known as Hargrove Bros. located at 418 Broad St. in Nashville. Plaintiffs filed suit to replevin their property. J. B. Hargrave was the second husband of J. J. Hargrave. Her first husband (deceased) was named Smith. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1008 | 43 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | J. M. Overton v. State | Davidson | Other |
Additional defendants: R. L. Overton, J. E. Allison. Cause of Action: Formation of Trust and Conspiracy Against Legitimate Trade and Commerce. Exhibit A includes a contract book. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 | 154 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | John A. Wood v. A. Ravegno | Davidson | Breach of Contract |
Wood sued for damages after Ravegno failed to uphold his end of a contract to build a house on Deaderick St. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1035 | 64 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | J. W. Riverson v. Joseph Lightman | Davidson | Larceny |
Riverson accused Lightman of unlawfully taking and selling 40,000 bu. of broken stone from plaintiff. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1035 | 39 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Joseph Frankland and Co. v. A. Ellinger and Co. | Davidson | Debt Settlement |
J. Frankland purchased goods from the Ellinger Co. The goods were not to the standars of Frankland and thus they sent the goods back. Ellinger claimed they never recived the goods back and also Ellinger claimed that Frankland Co. still owed a sum on their account. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1004 | 51 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Keith Paper Co. v. Edward Willard C. D. C., et al. | Davidson | Debt |
Additional defendants: T. E. Moore, and F. Ottenville. Plaintiff won a judgment against A. B. Tavel and an execution was levied against his property. Plaintiff claimed that Willard failed in his duty as constable to make a "due and proper," return of the execution. As a result, Tavel was insolvent and plaintiff sued to collect payment. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1008 | 57 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | L. Grief and Bros., et al. v. A. Lowenthal et al. | Davidson | Debt |
Add pla: Freedman and Sons. Add. def: Herman Lowenthal, A. Kolsky, and I. Goldberg. L. Grief and Bros. was a wholesale merchant business composed of Levi, Solomon, and Benjamin Grief. Freedman and Sons was a wholesale merchant business composed of Henry, Benjamin, and Solomon Freedman. Plaintiffs filed this attachment bill to recover from A. Lowenthal (a Nashville-based merchant) $1,490 due by account. Plaintiffs referred to Goldberg as a "go-between," who assisted debtors in defrauding their creditors. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1006 | 147 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | L. J. Loventhal v. Max Bloomstein | Davidson | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Pla. was a soliciting agent for the North Western Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Milwaukee Wisconsin. He sold the defendant two insurance policies with the agreement that he (pla.) would assume responsibility for the premiums and the defendant would reimburse him at a later date. Plaintiff complains that the defendant now refuses to pay him back and is suing to recover the cost of said premiums. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 964 | 125 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Myers Manufacturing Co. v. Frank Wetzel et al. | Davidson | Attachment |
Frank Wetzel is a resident of Ohio. Other defendants: C. F. Hardy, W. C. Hale, Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association. In October, 1892 Wetzel and C. F. Hardy were partners trading under the name Tennessee Brass and Plating Works. They became in- debted to complainant's shop for rent for part of the shop, space and power by 4 notes of $40.00 each. There are two credits on the notes- $28.00 and $20.00. Balance of notes has not been paid. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1084 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Mayor & City Council of Nashville v. L. K. Ritter | Davidson | Gambling |
On a gambling raid, the Nashville police arrested 16 men and boys accused of gambling in a room above the Climax Saloon. The police were locked out of the room for "3 or 4 minutes" and found people playing pool, "counters", craps tables, and a poker table Ritter's actually charge was Loitering around Gaming Houses. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1035 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Mrs. M. E. Moore v. Williams, Kirkpatrick and Co. | Davidson | Damages |
Incomplete casefile. Nature of the injury is unknown. Williams, Kirkpatrick and Co. was comprised of J. M. Williams and J. G. Kirkpatrick. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1036 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Mrs. C. H. A. Gerding v. W. M. Sidebottom | Davidson | Promissory Note |
Gerding sued by her next friend and husband, C. H. A. Gerding. Gerding asserted Sidebottom was indebted to her on a promissory note for $1000. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 971 | 143 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Mayor & City Council of Nashville v. Mrs. B. Lally | Davidson | Sabbath Violation |
Lally was accused of keeping her saloon open on Sunday. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 971 | 14 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Nashville Trust Company v. J. Carlton Smythe, et al. | Davidson | Lien Settlement |
Addtl dfnts: T. H. Everett, A. J. Marlin & Ella May Marlin. Pltfs. acting as agent of Mrs. Martha M. Read. Pltfs. filed this as a general creditors' bill on behalf of themselves and other holders of liens on Lot 31 in B. F. Brown's subdivision of Lot 68 in Boyd's Cockrill Spring tract. Due to defaulted note payments, another court case (Freyer v. Smythe), and the ownership of 126 notes for the purchase of the lot, the pltfs. came to hold lien against dfnts. for payments on said property. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1038 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Nashville Lumber Compnay v. Fourth National Bank of Nashville, Tennessee | Davidson | Damages |
The Lumber Company was seeking damages claiming that the Lumber company endorsed two notes for accomidation. The Bank knew of this and they let it happen to be able to impose liability on the Lumber compnay. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1004 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Neal and Givens v. A. D. Barnes, et al. | Davidson | Debt |
Mrs. A. D. Barnes and Jeff Bowling. Plaintiffs were wholesale grocery merchants. A. D. Barnes was a retail grocer and operated stores on the corners of Tenth and Woodland and Sixth and Main Streets in Nashville, Tennessee. In the course of business Barnes became indebted to the plaintiffs and agreed to sell his stock of goods to pay his debts. Plaintiffs complained of fraud and stated that Barnes sold his goods but did not compensate them. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1037 | 206 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Potter Parlin Co. v. Moris & White | Davidson | Debt |
Plaintiff company was a dealer of teas, coffees, and spices and manufacturer of baking powder and chewing gum. The defendant company ordered a shipment of goods from the plaintiff through John R. Hay, a New York based traveling salesman. Defendant later attempted to cancel the order but plaintiff refused because it had already shipped. This suit was brought to recover the price of said shipped goods. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1012 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | R. O. and A. K. Gleaves v. Seay and Young | Davidson | Debt |
Defendant in error sued plaintiffs in error for debt due by note. This is one of several cases brought against R. O and A. K. Gleaves for debt. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1027 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Rudolph M. Hunter v. Overland R. R. Co., et al. | Davidson | Taxation Disputes |
Add def: Nashville Trust Co. This was a proceeding to collect taxes in a foreclosure suit. The Overland R. R. Co. issued bonds, and upon default, this bill was filed by the plaintiff (a holder of said bonds) to have the property of the company sold. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1010 | 54 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | R. O. and A. K. Gleaves and J. D. Dismukes v. William Culbert | Davidson | Debt |
Defendant in error sued plaintiffs in error for debt due by note. Said debt originated from a note for $86 given by the plaintiffs to the defendant. This is one of several cases brought against R. O and A. K. Gleaves for debt. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1026 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | R. O. and A. K. Gleaves v. S. A. Wyatt | Davidson | Debt |
In 1889 plaintiffs in error entered into an agreement with the defendant in error to pay to her $166 over 4 years for value received. Defendant in error complained that said debt was due and unpaid and sued to collect. This is one of several cases brought against R. O and A. K. Gleaves for debt. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1024 | 14 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Richard Porter v. Waters Allen Foundry and Machine Works | Davidson | Damages |
Plaintiff was employed by the defendants as a "cupalo tender," in their shop and foundry near the corner of Union and Walnut Streets in Nashville. When the foundry was relocated to the State Penitentiary, plaintiff was forced to work with unskilled prisoners. While the plaintiff was engaged in molding, a prisoner dropped a ladle filled with molten metal into the plaintiff’s shoe permanently crippling him. Plaintiff sued for damages. 2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1008 | 226 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | S. C. Junk v. American National Bank, et al. | Davidson | Injunction |
Additional defendants: Sheriff W. J. Hill, Union Bank and Trust Co., and Junk Bros. Lumber and Manufacturing Co. The American National Bank won a judgment against the plaintiff and Junk Bros. Lumber and Manufacturing Co. and a levy was executed by W. J. Hill against the plaintiff's property. Plaintiff argued that the execution was illegal and sued to enjoin the sale of his property. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 389 | 69 | Order A Copy |