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View Entry 1909 Browne & Borum v. H. J. Rettew Shelby Trespass and Damages

This case is related to breach of contract case (see WT Box 1158 for): Guy F. Elliotte & Wife v. F.W. Faxon & H.J. Rettew. Browne & Borum accused of breaking & entering Rettew's real property, and stealing lighting fixtures, as well as damaging the home & property.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1159 123 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. v. L. Ginnochio Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

The defendant was accused of failing to pay for over $1500 of goods, wares, merchandise, fixtures, and labor furnished by the plaintiff

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1206 204 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 City of Memphis v. Lucy A. Balton, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Defendant formerly Lucy Tate. Additional defendants: Harold A. Balton, husband.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1194 173 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 E. C. Jones v. German Fire Ins. Co. And J.A. Jones v. German Fire Ins. Co. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Insurance Policy By-Laws included.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1150 253 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 J. T. Trent v. Memphis Street Railway Co. Shelby Injury and Damages

Victim: Plaintiff's wife Lizzie L. Trent.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1190 157 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Joliet Bridge& Iron Co. v. Memphis St. Railway Co. Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

Contract for manufacturing and furnishing materials for steel work in power station Exhibit J and K: telegrams from Ford, Bacon and Davis Engineers. 2 folders.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 847 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. The J.D. Kennedy Company Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

L&N Railroad Co. shipped "one car of second-hand cotton mill machinery". Other parties involved: C.R.I. & P. Ry. Co.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1156 248 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Memphis Street Railway Co. v. J. L. Carter Shelby Injury and Damages

Includes two printed briefs.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1190 171 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Memphis Street Railway Co. v. William Wright Shelby Injury and Damages

Includes two printed briefs.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1191 206 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Robert E. Lee & Bayliss G. Lee, exec. Of James Lee Estate v. The United States Gas, Coak & Coal Company Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Includes published copy of "Assignments of Error, Brief & Argument" filed by plaintiffs and "State of Case, Assignment of Error, Brief and Argument" filed by United States Gas, Coak & Coal Company. Contract dispute concerning supplying coal for a fleet of boats owned initially by James Lee, then inherited by Robert and Bayliss Lee.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1146 434 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Co. v. Patton-Hartfield Co. Shelby Injury and Damages

Corn was damaged, which resulted from delay in transportation. Prior to transportation, Defendant issued a bill of lading which included a clause claiming no liability for shipment damages of goods.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1175 92 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Southern Railway Co. v. John Shores et al. Shelby Injury and Damages

sued for damages as a result of being assaulted by two men who were employed by plaintiffs and acting as agents requiring defendant to come upon the premises for the purpose of interrogating him about a certain piece of property that had been stolen from plaintiffs. Additional defendants: Lula Shores.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1191 178 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Walter Kennedy et al. v L. B. Eaton et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Land was purchased by J. B. Anderson who later filed a petition and sked to be relieved from this purchase on the grounds that there was uncertainty and doubt regarding plot of land. John B. Clough, receiver, had taken possession of land and wrongfully and unlawfully ousted R. H. Roynon. Includes 5 printed briefs. 3 volumes included. 5 folders. Additional plaintiffs: Vivan May Kennedy and Margaret McGrath. Additional defendants: Too many to list.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1139 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Walker L. Wellford v. H. Morris et al. Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Co-defendants: Mose Morris, I. Samuelson, Mrs. Sallie H. Perkins (widow), her son Newton C. Perkins, and his minor children Sarah Perkins, Annie Perkins, and Newton C. Perkins Jr. Also at issue is the will of Joseph J. Todd, Mrs. Perkins's father. Purchasers of property are concerned that the title is not valid.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1141 75 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 W. L. Mosby v. Southern Railway Shelby Injury and Damages

Exhibits include contract and receipt located on page 29 and 30. Includes two printed briefs.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1191 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 William Hirschl v. Memphis Street Railway Co. Shelby Injury and Damages

Exhibits includes 2 blue print maps and a photograph of a xray that shows a safety pin near a bone. Includes 3 printed briefs. 3 folders.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1190 1520 Order A Copy