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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1907 | A. A. Green v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Injury and Damages |
Damages for $2,000.00 |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 943 | 59 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. J. Alford, admr. v. J. J. Phelan | Shelby | Estate Settlement | West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 954 | 155 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Anne E. Woolsey v. Illinois Central Railroad Company et al | Shelby | Wrongful Death |
Additional defendants: Walter Blanchard. Cause of action: damages for wrongful death of the plaintiff's husband, William A. Woolsey, while operating a railway velocipede when negligently struck and killed by a locomotive owned by the plaintiff. Walter Blanchard was the engineer of said locomotive. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 955 | 54 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. B. Hill v. The Memphis Street Railway Co. | Shelby | Damages | West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 966 | 76 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Arthur Hester et al. v. Oliver Capps et al. | Gibson | Wills, Contested |
Other Plaintiff: W. S. Coulter. Other Defendants: Walter Capps, Clay Capps, Pearl Capps. Plaintiffs believe they should Blueprints included. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1005 | 55 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. G. Craig et al.v. J. K. & John Farmer | Henry | Fraudulent Conveyance |
Additional Plaintiff: Agnes Craig, wife A. G. Craig. Agnes Craig only child & heir at law of Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, dec. 5 Jan. 1906. Plaintiffs sued for return of Mrs. Barnes property, including valuable timber land & about $1500 cash. Charge defendants with taking advantage of Mrs. Barnes' feeble mental condition (morphine addiction suggested) to convince her to leave her daughter's home & live with them & to make out papers giving them title to the land. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1011 | 157 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Atlanta Milling Co. v. Shatz & Co. | Obion | Breach of Contract |
The case involved the failure to deliver 5,000 bushels of wheat at $1.12 per bushel. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1024 | 44 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Alex Anderson v. Virgil Hunt | Shelby | Personal Injuries |
Hunt, a minor, sued Anderson after the latter's wagon accidentally dropped some large slabs of stone on the street which later resulted in injuries. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1052 | 115 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Augusta Green v. J. G. McCrorey & Co. | Shelby | Slander |
The plaintiff sued the defendant for accusing her of shoplifting from their store. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1052 | 31 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. M. Coleman v. Charles Lovejoy | Shelby | Payment for Services |
Lovejoy admitted to borrowing $15 from Coleman. Coleman went to Lovejoy for legal advice but thought he would not be charged because of their friendship & membership in same church. Coleman sought advice for matters that were serious, so Lovejoy spent time & effort to give proper counsel. Testimony: T. L. Bauguss, M. T. Swick, J. R. McCommons, J. E. Richards, F. L. Monteverde & J. W. Apperson. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1052 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Arkansas River Packet Co. & Charles Price v. Amos Westbrook | Shelby | Injury and Damages |
Exhibit includes black and white photograph of the Steamboat Delta parked along an embankment. Charles Price was first mate aboard the Steamboat Delta and was accused of assaulting Westbrook while he was unloading a buggy causing the buggy to fall on him. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1064 | 296 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. W. Dodson v. Mrs. E. S. Shaver | Henry | Lien |
Lien for rent. |
West | Range: 81 Section: g Shelf: Box Number: 917 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. C. Craig & wife v. W. W. Cole | Henry | Land and Title Dispute |
Mrs. S.E. Barnes, mother of complainant Mrs. Agnes Craig; dispute over land in Henry Co., deeded 2 Feb. 1901. Mrs. S.E. Barnes dec. 5 Jan. 1906, died intestate. Properties located in 7th Civil Dist., Henry Co. deeded to defendant Cole, 1901. Complainants claim this deed of conveyance and void. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 925 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. R. Haglin v. Dr. M. B. Herman | Shelby | Damages |
Damages for $15,000.00 for wrongfully diagnosing Haglin with a wen when he had tuberculosis. 2 folders. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 964 | 280 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Archie Wilson v. Memphis Street Railway Co. | Shelby | Damages | West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 966 | 131 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Arthur Milam v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company | Carroll | Damages |
Damages under $500 for killing a dog. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 963 | 34 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | American Hardwood Lumber Co. v. J.H. Lusk | Lauderdale | Other |
J.H. Lusk was the Constable for Lauderdale County. Both he and the American Hardwood Lumber Co. are staking a claim to a portion of the property of one J.A. Coldwell to satisfy debts. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 981 | 82 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Annie Persica, by next friend, Charles Gallina v. F. L. Monteverde, Sheriff | Shelby | Replevin |
Persica sued the sheriff to replevin property he had seized as result of a court judgment against Annie's husband John Persica. Items included bar fixtures from her saloon: counters, a whisky case, bar mirrors, ice boxes, an iron safe, a piano, and set of barber fixtures consisting of mirrors and 3 barber chairs. It was decided that the sheriff acted illegally because the saloon contents belonged to Mrs. Persica. There are 2 copies of the 10-page statement of case. Two sets of brads could not be removed. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1052 | 59 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | B. W. Myracle, et al. v. J. F. Watson, et al. | Decatur | Wills, Contested |
William Myracle's left his land & effects to his single sister, Mary; if she died or married while their single brother, B. W., was still living, everything went to B. W. William also stipulated that J. C. P. Myracle "get me a toom-stone and that of my child, plain ones." B. W., who had power to sell the land for Mary's upkeep, sold it to Watson while Mary was still living. However, it was shown that Mary had plenty of money in the bank. "Et als." too numerous to mention. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1040 | 16 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Bonney Burchett, alias Barney Burchett v. State | Shelby | Murder |
Murder of Mrs. Mercedes Donovan. |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1068 | 376 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Baird-Williams Dry Goods Co, et al. v. W. E. Fowler et al. | Unknown |
Incomplete case file; dismissal only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 14 | 1 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Brownsville Livery& Live Stock Company v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Haywood | Debt Dispute |
Plea of debt for killing 5 hogs and 2 cattle in shipping. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 940 | 125 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Ben Percer v. State | Tipton | Murder |
Seems to be incomplete. Only "Brief for Plaintiff in Error" present. Cause of action: Murder in the second degree. Victim: Alonzo Small. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 947 | 21 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Biddy Doyle& Joseph H. Stotter v. State | Shelby | Contempt of Court | West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 949 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Benjamin Hanniford v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Injury |
Sued for injuries suffered when a car belonging to the defendant struck his cart. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 953 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Brandy Williams v. L. B. Watkins et al. | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Case involves piece of property owned by Lottie Williams that she left to her children, Brandy Williams and Mary Williams. Mary Williams had an illegitimate child named George Williams who later died. There is conflict over the rightful heirs to property |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 990 | 65 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Bank of Commerce& Trust Company v. North Memphis Land Company et al | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Plaintiff is executor and trustee for James G. Henning Defendants: Mollie L. Henning, Amos Woodruff, J. H. Nolly, Rhea Henning, R. M. Henning, Allie Rae Nolly, Joyce B. Nolly, Mamie E. Nolly, T. Henning Nolly, Minnie Baxter, Edgar Butler Additional Defendants: Clarence Butler, Aubrey Baxter |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 992 | 74 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | B. E. Dodd& H. B. Dodd v. Nashville, Chattanooga, & St. Louis Railroad Company | Weakley | Recovery |
Recovery of $23.00 on account for overcharging on freight shipping costs. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1062 | 97 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Bluff City Lumber Co. v. T. James et al. | Shelby | Attachment |
Additional defendants: The Central Amusement Company, The Gaston National Bank, R. C. Amers, Trustee. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1147 | 197 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | County of Shelby v. Annie B. Snowden& R. B. Snowden | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 943 | 67 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | C. F. Swafford, et al.v. Ripley Bank | Lauderdale | Debt Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Neel, Johnston & Miller. Debt for the purchase of property was sold to Ripley Bank by the Ripley Roller Mill. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 956 | 52 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Crane Co. v. Burt Smith Company | Haywood | Debt |
Crane Co. claims that the Burt Smith Co. owes them $967.60 for materials that they purchased from them. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 974 | 85 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Columbia Star Milling Co. v. B. I. Busby Co. et al. | Shelby | Debt |
Plaintiff is sued on behalf of itself and all other creditors of B. I. Busby Co., including First National Bank of Columbia, Illinois; Mercantile Bank of Memphis; and North Memphis Savings Bank. Busby stockholders include H. L. Williford, C. D. Williford, C. B. Blackburn, John S. Hampton, and Paul H. Ravissies, all of whom are also named defendants. Company has assets of $30,000-$40,000 and liabilities of $50,000-$60,000. Folder includes printed brief. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 991 | 269 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Commercial Bank of Union City v. Max Layne et al | Obion | Debt |
Brief only. Court of Origin unknown. Additional Defendants: J. A. & W. D. Reeves & J. B. Layne. Max Layne & J. A. Reeves former business partners. Reeves agreed to loan Max Layne $2500 for one year, possibly as terms of release from their partnership. W. D. Reeves & J. B. Layne securities. Note made to Commercial Bank. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1011 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. G. Giles v. G.W. Townsend | Carroll | Land |
The two parties in this case are in disagreement over who is the rightful owner of a tract of land located in Carroll County. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1056 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. L. Price & wife, Anne Price v. R. T. Clapp | Knox | Slander |
Clapp sued the Prices, accusing them of writing an anonymous letter to Clapp's employer, Mr. Crouch, stating that Clapp was a thief. Crouch owned a flower shop Clapp worked. The suit claims that the letter humiliated Clapp, & initially the Prices were found guilty & made to pay $1000. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. F. Craig, admr., Maggie Craig v. Illinois Central Railroad Co. | Obion | Damages for Wrongful Death |
C. F. Craig father & admr. of Maggie Craig, about 22 months old. sued defendant for $1999.99 damages, charging railroad with negligence in her death on 25 May 1905. Maggie Craig struck & killed by train as she sat on the track or at the edge of the track. Defendants maintain plaintiff negligent for allowing Maggie to wander away from the house & onto the tracks. Also mentioned: Minnie Craig, mother of Maggie & Mrs. Lucy Fisher, her grandmother. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 937 | 507 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Crescent Cotton Oil Co. v. St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Ry. Co | Shelby | Recovery |
Plaintiff sued to recover sum of $218.78, the value of crude cotton seed oil lost in transit between Memphis & St. Louis by defendant. Crescent Cotton Oil Co. bases its presumption of loss on statement that the tanks in which the oil was stored weighed more in Memphis than they did when they arrived in St. Louis. No proof that oil was stolen or that tank cars were defective & leaked. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1010 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Charles Keys, alias Clarence Keys v. State | Shelby | Robbery |
Victim: William Henderson |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 966 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. P. Marbury v. Williams Fitzhugh& Company | Shelby | Damages |
Damages of $20,000 for injuries from an unsafe scaffolding. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 961 | 145 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. C. Lewter Jr. v. Frank Harris, et al. | Hardin | Trespass |
Brief for Lewter. Civil appeals court case from county chancery court enjoining defendants from using a road over Lewter's land. Other defendants not named. Brads could not be removed. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 972 | 17 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Charles J. Haase v. Thomas J. Taylor | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Cause of action: enforce a specific performance of a contract to sale land owned by the plaintiff to the defendant. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 961 | 111 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Clara Smith v. Memphis Street Railway Co. | Shelby | Damages |
Smith is sued the railway company for $2500 damages for personal injuries (a dislocated hip) received when she fell from a railway car as the conductor started it up before she was on the ground. Folder includes a printed brief for the appellant. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 963 | 36 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Clara Smith v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Damages | West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 989 | 87 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | C. C. Lewter, Jr. v. Frank Harris, et al. | Hardin | Trespass |
Additional defendant: James Harris. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1000 | 100 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Calvin Conner, et a ux., et al. v. Chisholm Sporting Club, et al. | Lauderdale | Deed Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Wanda Boyd, Mrs. Mary Jane Boyd, John E. Boyd, James Boyd, Luther Boyd, Atlee Boyd and Irvin Boyd. Additional defendants: Blair Pierson, W. C. Dupree, N. W. Barbour, H. C. Pugh, G. M. Partee, C. P. McKinney, R. D. Jenkins, T. Bun Carson, J. E. Palmer, M. F. Givin, S. P. Pugh, W. K. Lackey, George W. Hutcherson, F. A. Henry, R. W. Burks. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1000 | 76 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. T. Whitman v. T. A. Hitt | Shelby | Debt | West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1004 | 208 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | City of Memphis v. Betty Clark | Shelby | Eminent Domain |
City needed Clark's land to build a parkway or boulevard. Testimony: J. R. Godwin, George H. Monsarrat, A. G. Slagle, R. J. Rawkings, Frank Trimble, Adam Jett, F. W. Faxon, and V. A. Crodes. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1004 | 96 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Chris Horton v. State | Shelby | Theft |
Defendant was convicted of stealing a number of dies from Anderson-Tulley, a Memphis printing business. Testimony: J. E. Johnston, Anderson-Tulley foreman; Nathan Devorkan, a junk dealer who bought the dies from Horton; and John J. Lawson, the police detective who arrested him. First page is very crinkled. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1004 | 4 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Cole Manufacturing Co. v. Selden-Breck Construction Co. et al. | Shelby | Breach of Contract |
This case centers around a contract between the parties involved for the manufacturing of window frames. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1009 | 64 | Order A Copy |