Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1900 Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. J. T. Hornbrook Dyer Injury

Hornbrook had sued the railroad for negligence in causing bodily harm. He was traveling in the caboose of a freight train when it braked suddenly, causing him to tumble forward and injure himself. Document identifies lower court simply as Law Court of Dyer County. Could not remove brads.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 801 45 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 J. T. Hornbrook v. The Illinois Central Railway Co. Dyer Damages

Plaintiff sued railroad for damages in the amount of $1999, charging that the negligence & recklessness of its employees caused him to be injured while a passenger on a freight train operated by the company. Train was traveling at a high rate of speed when it was stopped so suddenly that plaintiff was thrown violently from his seat, causing fractures, dislocations, bowel abscesses, appendicitis, etc.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 807 171 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 Mayor & Aldermen of Newbern v. J. W. McCann Dyer Liquor Violation

McCann was fined $25 for entering his saloon on a Sunday without written permission. Stated that he was there to obtain some whiskey for his bartender who was ill. A doctor had recommended spirits for the sick man. McCann entered the saloon a second time to obtain ice, again without permission & contrary to town ordinances. He stated he'd enter his saloon on a Sunday whenever he wished.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 819 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 Mrs. Ann E. Moss v. Tiger Tail Mill& Land Company Dyer Debt

Debt of $1149.72 due under contract as balance on two million feet of Cottonwood timber.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 796 262 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 S. H. Williams v. D. S. Eatheridge Dyer Debt

S.H. Williams owes D.S. Eatheridge $15.00---the balance on a cow

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 884 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 State v. Robert Sanders Dyer Manslaughter, Voluntary

Sanders originally charged with first degree murder in the 28 Feb. 1900 death of Sallie Wright. It was alleged that defendant beat her and then threw her off of the bridge or trestle breaking her neck. Defendant found guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Also mentioned: Mose Wright, husband of victim. Defendant considered a family friend.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 805 49 Order A Copy