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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1905 | (unknown) | Unknown |
Original Decree by the Court of Appeals. Title page only. |
East | Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 787 | 1 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | Asa Holder et al. by next friend, J. W. Thompson v. Josephine Lawson | Hamilton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Ziegler Holder, and Ireka Holder. Defendants: Josephine Lawson. Writ states that deed dated 19 Dec 1901 is fraudulent. Orders land previously thought to belong to Lawson should be turned over to the Holders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1a | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Annie P. Peeples, by next best friend, et al. v. Lewis S. Collier | Hamilton | Unknown |
Incomplete case. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 2a | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Amanda Oakley & husband v. A. E. Miller & husband | Hamilton | Unknown |
Incomplete case. Husband was called Dock Oakley. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 2a | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Atlanta, Knoxville, & Northern Railroad v. Reese V. Hicks | Morgan | Unknown |
Incomplete case. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 2 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Asa Holder, et al. by next friend v. Josephine Lawson | Hamilton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Ziegler Holder, Ireka Holder, and J. W. Thompson. See also Box 1a. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 30 | 93 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | A. T. Baker v. Knoxville Woolen Mills | Knox | Unknown |
Final Decree only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 87 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | A. B. Hamm & Co. v. J. R. Gooch | McNairy | Debt |
This case is a controversy over a balance of the proceeds of two wagon load of un ginned cotton. Both parties claim that they are owed a portion of the proceeds to fulfill a debt that was owed to them. |
West | Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 59 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Amanda Hull v. Thomas Polk admr. of Ben Murphy, & Jacob Kahn | Hardeman | Estate Dispute | West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1009 | 39 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | A. W. Dodson v. E. Rehkopf Saddlery Co. | Perry | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Partial case: recovery of debt against the defendant for tan-bark, sold & delivered to the defendant as provided by contract. |
West | Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1107 | 16 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | A. W. Meyer v. T. J. Warrenfies | Hamilton | Unknown |
Final Decree only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 89 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Amanda Holt v. John W. Holt | Davidson | Alimony |
Alimony case that evolved into an Estate Dispute upon the Plaintiff's death. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 486 | 101 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Annie Evans v. Robert Macklin | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 702 | 76 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | Albert McDougal v. The Convent of The Good Shepherd | Shelby | Bond | West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 763 | 34 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | Anderson Scott v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Damages |
Damages for personal injuries. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1023 | 45 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | A. S. Carpenter v. Rebecca S. Lea& A. S. Carpenter v. Memphis Hospital Medical College | Shelby | Breach of Contract |
Two cases listed. A. S. Carpenter v. Rebecca S. Lea; A. S. Carpenter v. Memphis Hospital Medical College. Incomplete case. Only Reply brief in behalf of complainant present for each case. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 999 | 29 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | A. J. Williford, admr. of H. B. Plant v. J. S. Marchisio | Shelby | Damages |
Marchisio sued Victor Fuchs (his landlord), Southern Express Co., and C. J. Wagner for damage to his property during the construction of the express company building. He had spent considerable money improving the property. Under agreement with Fuchs,Plant was allowed to go onto a small part the premises to oversee construction. Testimony: James Llord, Emil Faquin, C. C. Burke, G. W. Agee,C. H. Albright, A. J. McCallum, and A. T. Bell. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1016 | 148 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | A. I. Nixon v. State, for use etc. | Maury | Ordinance Violation |
Opinion only. Nixon, a saloon-keeper, was charged with violating an ordinance of Mt. Pleasant when he sold liquor on a Sunday and was fined $25. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 827 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. W. Johnson, et al. v. J. A. Munday et al. | Roane | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
B.M. Johnson executor and manager of J.H. Johnson's (father) estate. Over the ten years following the death of J. H. his investments and real estate holdings gathered interest and rents. This case pays out interest and other payments to B. M. There is no mention of the defendant or how he plays into this case. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Becky Hawkins v. H. Hammontree | Monroe | Property Dispute |
Hammontree built a fence on Hawkins' land which adjoins his. She sued for compensation and return of the land. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1 | 3 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. F. Yates, et al. v. William White | Henderson | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: J. H. Yates, Elizabeth Yates, Vallie Yates, L. T. Yates, Mark Hance, Mirtie Hance, Jessie Hance, and Rebecca Yates by T. A. Lancaster. John W. Yates, deceased. Two folders. |
West | Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 706 | 405 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Barnhart Mercantile Company v. A. B. Smith, et al. | Perry | Debt |
Additional defendants: J. T. Smith, J. B. Smith and W. G. Smith. Debt for peanuts |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 914 | 273 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. G. Henning v. J. J. Williams, et al. | Shelby | Injunction |
Additional defendants: B. R. Henderson, E. B. LeMaster, A. B. Caruthers, Jerome P. Parker, George Tidwell, D. Gensburger, W. D. Moon, T. P. Walsh, D. Winter, Sam Schloss, Thomas J. Taylor |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 998 | 42 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Bank of Martin v. J. H. Milam & W. J. Milam | Weakley | Contract Dispute and Damages | West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1006 | 47 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. S. Aden v. State | Henry | Murder |
Victim: Jack Hancock |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1017 | 162 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. J. Hertwick et al.v. N. T. Burroughs | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Plaintiffs: B. J. Hertwick, R. T. Douglass and C. A. Douglass, doing business as Hertwick, Douglass & Co. Cause of action: debt dispute centering on land deal between the plaintiffs and the defendant. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1025 | 210 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. R. Howard, admr. v. Anna L. Howard, et al. | Perry | Estate Dispute |
Additional defendants: Mary V. Burton and her husband, E. A. Burton; Cora L. McLemore and her husband, J. P. McLemore and J. R. Blount. J. Howard, deceased. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1032 | 87 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Barney Blue v. L. F. Gunn | Lawrence | Mortgage Dispute |
Blue was the owner of a home in which he lived and stored building materials such as columns, casings and doors. When Gunn purchased the home, the materials remained. Gunn used the materials in the home and Blue brought suit claiming that the materials were not included in the sale of the home. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 824 | 9 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Borches & Co. v. J. L. Brooks, et al. | McMinn | Debt |
Julia Brooks took out a chattel mortgage from Borches & Co., using farm implements as her collateral. Additionally mentioned is a judgment against Brooks to pay Cox Hat Company $100.79. Cox was trying to gather capital to build a new building in Knoxville at the time. It would appear that the Brooke's were attempting to set up some sort of mercantile and levied their personal belongings to stock the store. See also other file in ET1. Similar case. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1 | 5 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Bridget McAndrews, et al. v. City Water Company | Hawkins | Other |
Additional Plaintiff: James McAndrews (husband). Plaintiffs are suing for the right to have city water installed in their residence. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 29 | 21 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Benton Broughton et al. v. W. F. Covington et al. | Haywood | Breach of Contract |
Case cover is missing. Other plaintiff is Frank Broughton, Benton's partner in firm of Broughton & Co. Other defendants are W. B. Covington and T. A. Freeman, Covington's partners in firm of W. F. Covington & Co. Plaintiff's company ordered lumber from defendant's company. The contracted amount of order was only partially filled, and plaintiffs were forced to buy lumber from other dealers at a higher price. Defendants deny the existence of a contract. |
West | Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 716 | 195 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. G. Tate, et al. v. The Trustees of the Cumberland University, et al | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Bowden G. Tate, H. L. Guion, Trustee and next friend of Jesse M. Tate |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 763 | 346 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. B. Beecher & Co. v. Western Union Telegraph Co. | Shelby | Negligence |
Negligence and damages. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 763 | 129 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | B. A. Denney v. J. E. McNeil et. al. & S. A. Mebane et. Al. v. B. A. Denney Et. Al. | Carroll | Debt, Balance on |
Additional defendants in Denney v. McNeil include Anna B. McNeil, O. Sneed, Davis and Ella Hunter, S. Mebane and wife Fredonia Mebane, Alonzo Wright and Maud Wright, Tim and Lizzie Barham. Case concerns debt owed on property purchased from Denney. Second lawsuit is a "cross bill" counter lawsuit to the first one. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 860 | 139 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Bob Denson v. State | Madison | Theft |
Convicted of stealing ladies' garments, shoes, and sausage belonging to Millie Owens. Value: $5.15. Testimony by: R. A. Bland, Lucinda Calhoon, H. Fisherman, Mary Gregory, Sarah Norwood, Henderson McFarland, Emma Jane McMorris, Julia McClerkin, John Smith, Mary Smith, Mariah Williams, Barney Wood, Mille Owen[s]. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 910 | 62 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Ben Parker v. Lon Hoyle | Shelby | Replevin |
Replevin for 2 Climax Barber chairs |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1019 | 19 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Calvin Shelvin v. State | Knox | Murder |
Jake Thompson worked at the Elkins railroad camp. Shelvin shot him in the back 5 times with a Colt 45. Shelvin fled to another camp in Blount Cty & was caught. Testimony stated that Shelvin had invited Thompson to "come down to his camp" & "to spend the night." Not clear on his intentions, but Thompson declined, walking away. Then Shelvin fired. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 5 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Charlie Hughes v. Sherrod & Co. | Crockett | Property Dispute |
Property dispute over lumber and shingles. |
West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 842 | 88 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | City of Memphis v. Chickasaw Cooperage Company | Shelby | Lease Dispute |
Convoluted case involving the city & cooperage company, the Union Railway Co., and the Illinois Central R.R. Complainant makes 23 separate allegations. A major portion regards the I.C.R.R. straightening a part of its track. Water damage. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 910 | 71 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Cary Wallace v. Jake Benson | Henderson | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was injured working at a saw mill due to negligence by defendant. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 922 | 190 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | C. C. Ward, et al. v. J. H. Wheeler, et al. | Weakley | Attachment |
Additional plaintiff: W. E. Alexander; Additional defendant: G. I. Baxter. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1006 | 45 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. E. A. Meriwether, et al | Shelby | Damages |
Additional defendants Minor Meriwether |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1015 | 31 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Chicago, St. Louis & New Orleans Railroad Co. v. T. F. McRee, et al | Tipton | Condemnation |
Additional Defendants: Union Central Life Insurance Co., J. R. Clark |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1018 | 277 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Charley J. Black v. Sam I. Heyman | Obion | Slander | West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1042 | 38 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | C. N. Hutcheson v. American Telephone & Telegraph of Tennessee | Hamilton | Property Damage |
Court ordered A. T. & T. of Tennessee to pay Hutcheson $24 for destruction of his crops and fence while hanging telephone lines. Incomplete case file. Other similar suits in ET1. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Chattanooga Winchester Oil& Gas Syndicate v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty. | Unknown |
Incomplete case. Court orders United States Fidelity & Guaranty to pay $1268.50 plus interest to Chattanooga Winchester Oil and Gas. No other details given in the documentation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1 | 1 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Company v. B. F. Rowles | Hamilton | Damages |
Rowles sued for damages of $2000 for injuries sustained while working on the railroad. A passenger train derailed in Hamilton County & Rowles was sent to work on it. Rowles attempted to remove a pin joining two cars without using a bar. The cars moved permanently injuring his hand, as well as injuring his head, and arm. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 17 | 62 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | C. P. Hunt v. Miller& Co. | Shelby | Debt |
C.P. Hunt claims that Miller and Co. are indebted to him in the amount of $6830.00 |
West | Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 700 | 145 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Cham Jones v. Charles Gallina | Shelby | Election Dispute |
Contested election for 14th civil district justice of the peace. Includes election talley. Testimony by: W. P. Battle, E. R. Turley, C. T. Kelly, J. N. Oliver, P. H. Duffy, Dan Dooley, Frank Long, J. E. Huff, Madison Vonner, Cham Jones, Martin Kelly, W. Condon, A. Canale, B. Harris Motley, Charles Rainey, and George Podesta. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 910 | 167 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Cohen & Co. v. L. Horn & Bro. | Shelby | Debt |
L. Horn & Bro. consists of Leo & Harry Horn. I. Cohen & Co. originally won judgment of $355.67 against defendant on an unpaid debt. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 916 | 30 | Order A Copy |