Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1903 A. J. Tillman v. St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Rail Road Co. & St. Louis Southwestern Ry. Co. Shelby Damages

Plea of damages conversion of property under $500. Dollars.

 West Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 684 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 August Fell, Annie Fell v. Memphis Street Railway Company Shelby Damages

Plea for damages sustained during accident en route to Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, 27 April 1902; damages of $10,000.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 818 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Annie Graham v. Charleston & Savannah Railway Co., et al. Shelby Compensation

Other defendants: 10 railroad companies. Graham's husband deserted her & left her destitute. For income, she wanted her minor son Joe to help make a living for family. Joe secretly left Memphis & found employment with railroad & kept the earnings. Annie sued to recover Joe's wages. Depositions by W. B. Wrenn, J. M. Lee, George C. Graham, Gus Collier (colored), and A. B. Pickett.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 846 168 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 A. S. Taylor et al. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. et al. Gibson Damages

Damages to horses for not watering, feeding, resting and unloading them at proper times causing them to become hurt by the conditions. Additional plaintiffs: R. L. James. Additional defendants: St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1067 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 A. G. Spraggins et al.v. A. M. Stevens Lumber Company Dyer Debt

Additional Plaintiff: Eudaly

 West Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 936 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 B. D. Holly v. R. L. Scott & E. E. Scott Shelby Damages

Cause of action: damages of $5000 for assaulting, abusing, threatening, intimidating and choking on August 27, 1900.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 813 242 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Broadway Coal Company v. Memphis Street Railway Company Shelby Damages

Cover is missing. Case is brought by J. P. Ridgeway, an employee of the Broadway Coal Co., owned by W. W. Simmons & S. C. Berlin. His buggy was damaged by a trolley car he says was running on the wrong track.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 810 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Bernheim Bros. v. Robertson & Chaney et al Obion Debt on Account

Bernheim Bros. of Louisville, KY comprised of J. W., B. B., L. S., & M. N. Bernheim. Robertson & Chaney comprised of W. M. Robertson & W. B. Chaney. On 11 Oct. 1902 plaintiffs won judgment of $332 plus court costs against defendants on an open account on merchandise purchased from them. Defendants maintain judgment unjust & receipts show only $82 owed.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 838 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Charlie Lyle v. State Knox Larceny

State convicted Charlie Lyle and John Leek for stealing $20 from Charley White. Lyle approached White who was holding a pocket knife, betting White that he could not open the knife. While White fiddled with the knife, Lyle took his "pocketbook" and ran off with it.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8a 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Chattanooga Machinery Co. v. J. A. Hargraves, admr. Hamilton Damages for Wrongful Death

William Hargrave, son of J. A., was untrained in using an emery wheel at the machine shop where he worked. The wheel was faulty & exploded, killing William. J. A. sued to recover damages from the death of his son. The machine shop alleged that they were not responsible for his death. See box 747 for Add'l documentation.

 East Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 17 68 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 C. J. Fallaw v. Henry Loeb, et al Shelby Damages West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 846 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Charles Wyllie v. A. Mettler Shelby Attachment

Plaintiff sued defendant for attachment for the purpose of enforcing a mechanics lien, for work and labor done, material furnished on certain real estate and improvements.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 861 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Cora A. Tompkins v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company Davidson Damages for Wrongful Death

Origin of damages: Train in which Plaintiff was riding collided with train owned and operated by Defendant, killing Plaintiff's husband. Deceased: J. L. Tompkins.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 485 103 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Charles Adolff v. William H. Irby & Fletcher M. Gilliland Shelby Damages

Plaintiff claims that a gas lamp sold to him by the defendants, who claimed the lamp was not dangerous, suddenly exploded burning and crippling him permanently. He is seeking $20,000 damages.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 814 188 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Clinton Stewart v. Jet Palace Jewelry & Loan Office Shelby Loan

The plaintiff sued by his next friend, J. N. Stewart.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 822 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 C. J. Fallow v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. Shelby Debt West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 861 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Chicago, St. Louis & New Orleans Railroad Company v. Leona Smith by next of friend Willis M. Smith Tipton Damages

Defendant is a minor and sued for $25,000 in damages.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 881 55 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Chicago, St. Louis, & New Orleans Railroad Co. et al. v. Leona Smith Tipton Damages

Additional Plaintiff: Illinois Central Railroad Company. Leona Smith sued by her next friend, Willis M. Smith, for damages due to personal injuries.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 898 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Charles& Mamie Manuel v. Memphis Street Railway Company Shelby Damages

Damages for personal injury

 West Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 924 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Dr. J. A. Anderson, et al. v. Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company Shelby Recovery

Drs. J. A. Anderson, W. H. Bolton, and Dr. Gladden.

 West Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 684 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 D. N. White & wife, R. E. White v. Memphis Street Railway Company Shelby Injury and Damages

Cover page missing.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 820 113 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 DeSoto Lumber Co. v. Henry Loeb Shelby Debt

Debt for materials to build a house.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 870 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Dan Lowry v. State Hardin Larceny West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 852 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 E. M. Thurman v. State Rhea Murder

E.M. Thurman was charged with murder in the first degree for the killing of Newton Cooley. Thurman had been having an illicit relationship with Cooley's daughter Hattie who was said to be about 15 years old. The shooting took place in the Cooley home.

 East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 812 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 E. J. Clark v. Memphis Street Railway Company Shelby Damages West Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 684 123 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Ed Kahn & Lee Kahn v. A. H. Nuttall Shelby Debt

Debt due by money had and received amount under $500.00.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 844 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 E. E. Walker v. Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co. McNairy Damages

Plaintiff originally sued railroad for killing 2 yearlings valued under $50. Date & circumstances of accident not given. Walker won judgment against railroad of $8 and $5.80 costs.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 873 7 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 F. M. Watson v. Chicago, St. Louis & New Orleans Railroad Company Lauderdale Injury and Damages West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 881 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Frank Smith v. Memphis Street Railway Company Shelby Damages West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 840 82 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 George Kidd v. State Morgan Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Kidd was charged with two counts of violating the 4 mile law that outlawed the sale of liquor within 4 miles of a school house. Kidd left the liquor in a hiding place, told the buyer, the buyer took the liquor, leaving payment in the hiding place. Kidd claimed he didn't sell the liquor- he "found it" & gave it away.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7 7 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Grant Hines v. State Knox Unknown

Case incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 101 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 G. W. Morgan v. Illinois Central Rail Road Company Tipton Damages

Damages for $2000. Personal injuries

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 869 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Gertrude & Ira Cramer v. Kirby & Gulledge& W.T. Jones. Madison Conversion

The cause of action in this case is listed as conversation of certain household goods and furnishings of the value of $150.00 and family pictures of the value $150.00.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 869 144 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 George E. Rauscher & H. B. Cowan v. A. B. White, Cashier Henry Damages West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 870 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 George E. Rauscher, H. B. Cowan v. Alex B. White, cashier Henry Other

Defendants were sureties for J.O. Gambill on a note to Commercial Bank of Paris (TN), for $1,000, 15 Jan. 1896. Plea in abatement. Patterson & Stratton, solicitors.

 West Range: 81 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 854 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Henry Spencer v. John S. Vandyke & Son Henry Replevin West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 840 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 H. C. Crigger v. Frank Cooper Tipton Debt

For $500 over sale of mule.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 883 312 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 H. H. Lovelace v. J. C. Killgore Breach of Contract

Case involves the use of a stallion horse to attempt to impregnate a mare owned by the defendant Killgore and the related fee for the service. Briefs only. Specific county of original case is unknown.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 885 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Henry T. Simmons v. George M. Goodwin Personal Injuries

Opinion only. County unknown (but unrelated case in database involving George M. Goodwin was Davidson Cty). Simmons says Goodwin assaulted him in May 1900, causing personal injury. Case revolves around procedural problems created by Simmon in prosecuting his lawsuit, both in this case & prior case brought over same injuries, both of which court below had dismissed. SC reversed.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 824 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 H. P. Kirkpatrick v. State Knox Murder

Case incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 101 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Henry Denman v. Memphis Loan Company & J. B. Kyle Shelby Usury

Plaintiff claimed he was charged Usury interest in the amount of $90.20.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 885 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 James Sexton v. State Knox Robbery

Case incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 101 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 J. N. McNeal, next friend of Miss S. A. E. Erwin v. Illinois Central Railroad Company Hardeman Damages

Damages in the amount of $1999 for personal injuries. J. N. McNeal's name is also listed as J. N. McNeil in the case. A plat map of Toone, showing the location of the railroad line is included.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 853 662 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 J. B. Ferguson, admr. Horace Greaves v. Mrs. McLemore Lauderdale Replevin

Ferguson, admin. of estate of B. H.(Horace) Greaves, is sued to recover 2 mules valued at $90 and $50 that he charges were unlawfully seized by Mrs. McLemore. Mrs. McLemore argues both mules are hers. One belonged to her husband at the time of his death; the other was purchased for her by her son.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 838 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Jet Palace Jewelry Co. v. J. N. Stewart et al Shelby Trover

Briefs only. Clinton Stewart, a minor, sued by next friend J. N. Stewart. Clinton Stewart pawned a watch with plaintiff which he was unable to redeem within required 30 days. He returned to redeem the watch & brought action for a conversion when he learned that it had been sold.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 840 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 J. S. Stanton & Co. v. Christian, Peper Tobacco Co. Shelby Attachment West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 844 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 John Raines v. State Lauderdale Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 867 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 J. B. McKinney v. R. R. Halliburton, admr., et al. Lauderdale Probate

Additional defendants: Sini F. McKinney, Morgan Cartwright, Bettie Cartwright, Mary E. McKinney.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 870 342 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 J. N. Andrews v. B. Lowenstein & Brothers Shelby Damages

Sues for $20,000 in punitive damages for injuries sustained when he fell down what he claims was an unsafe stairwell at the business owned by the defendant. He claims he is permanently crippled from the injuries.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 862 116 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Jennie Creighton v. The Memphis Street Railway Company Shelby Damages West Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 918 216 Order A Copy

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