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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 | 1913 | Allen Wright v. Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail Road Company et al | Shelby | Personal Injuries |
Damages for personal injuries and property damage in a train/wagon collision. An attorney addresses Mr. Wright as "Uncle Allen." Oversize photograph of train crossing located in WT Oversize Box 2. |
West | Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1125 | 58 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | A. L. Austin v. W. H. Pollard | Hardin | Debt on Account | West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1336 | 43 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1913 | Annie Ballard, by next friend Pearl Ballard v. John Cummins | Shelby | Damages |
Ballard sued Cummins for $10,000 for selling her an unruly horse that she lost control of and ran her from Jefferson Ave to the corner of Fourth and Madison where she fell and permanently injured herself.; Cummins paid Ballard $55 in damages previously |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1350 | 185 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Annie E. Fleming, by her husband, John B. Fleming v. City of Memphis | Shelby | Damages |
Plea of damages of $1,000.00 against City of Memphis for negligence, accident of 30 April 1910 on Volentine Ave. in Memphis due to "a dangerous hole, ditch, or washout .. a much frequented and public street." |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1316 | 65 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Barney & Hines v. C. W. Partee | Shelby | Breach of Contract |
The plaintiffs, G. H. Barney and J. H. Hines, sued the defendant for breach of contract involving the sale of timber. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1320 | 200 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | B. T. Hudson v. John H. Hastings | Henry | Damages |
Hudson sued Hastings claiming that Hudson lured his wife, listed as Minnie Hinson, away from him. Hudson sought $15000 in damages for mental anguish. Hastings claimed that Hinson was not married to Hudson but was married to W. B. McDonald. Includes published "Petition to Re-hear and Brief and Argument in Support of Same" filed for Hudson. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1336 | 105 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Clarence Donaldson & Floyd Henderson | Knox | Theft |
Case implies the theft of property from Joe McNutt, either a wagon or horse. Case file is incomplete; orders and opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 76 | 3 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | C. C. Mauldin v. Union Railway Company | Shelby | Damages |
Plaintiff is sued to recover the value of a horse killed by a train belonging to the defendant. This folder contains the case file, three briefs, a petition for certiorari, and a petition for rehearing. |
West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 889 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | C. F. Leach v. Western Union Telegraph Company | Shelby | Damages |
For failing to timely deliver 2 telegraphs. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 911 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Charles Gaia v. Peerless Manufacturing Co. | Shelby | Debt on Account |
Debt listed as $48.00. |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1295 | 47 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Charles H. Davis v. Southern Ferro-Concrete Company | Shelby | Damages |
A plea for damages against the Southern Ferro-Concrete Co. for personal injuries alleged to have been inflicted upon Charles H Davis, in the sum of $2,000.00, accident of 20 March 1912 while during construction of a three-story concrete building at 720 Madison Ave., Memphis. Court decision appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals, Jackson. NOTE: many court supplements are in deplorable condition. |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1342 | 60 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | County of Van Buren v. Jeremiah Seitzinger | Van Buren | Taxation, Assessment | West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 240 | 38 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1913 | Citizens Savings Bank of Olin, Iowa v. Imperial Cotton Milling Co. | Shelby | Debt |
W. H. Taylor was the original defendant but was replaced by the Imperial Cotto Milling Co. during the second week of the trial. Case involves the sale and transport of a load of hay. Exhibits include checks, ledger pages. |
West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 901 | 120 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Calvin Baxter v. H. B. Rike et al. | Dyer | Ejectment |
Additional Defendant: W. A. Fowlkes, Jr. |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1305 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | C. D. Vowell v. Mayor & Aldermen of Dyersburg | Dyer | Damages |
Damages for wrongful killing of a city prisoner. C. D. Vowell is admr. of C. J. Vowell, deceased. He sues for the use and benefit of his sisters; Laura Cravens (wife of Robert Cravens), Alice McGlotherin (wife of Jim McGlotherin), Joe Mitchell (wife of Tom Mitchell), Carrie Nowlin (wife of E. B. Nowlin), and Constance Vowell; and the mother of the deceased, Francis Vowell. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1315 | 86 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | C. W. McGaha v. Mrs. M. B. Person | Shelby | Debt |
The defendant contracted to sell and deliver timber to the plaintiff, but failed to do so. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1320 | 56 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | C. F. Williams v. N. C. Collins | Henry | Appeal for New Trial |
C. F. Williams was the Road Superintendent for Henry County. Collins sued for damages due to unmaintained roads and won. This case is Williams sued for a new trial in attempt to overturn the original verdict. Damages listed as value of $25.00. Defendant is also listed as Ernest Collins on case docket # 21590. All items filed in same folder as they appear to be the same case. One case was filed in Henry County Law #1 and the other in Henry County Law #2. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1335 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Dona Watson v. Henry A. Watson | Obion | Divorce |
Couple is listed as having one three-year old child at the time of their divorce. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1306 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Dan Miller v. State | Lake | Murder |
Victim: George Putnam |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1308 | 62 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Dora Smith v. Charles Salvaggio | Shelby | Negligence |
The defendant sued by his next friend, Joe Salvaggio. They sued the plaintiff for negligence by allowing a rifle to be put into the hands of two young boys, who accidentally shot the defendant. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1321 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | D. D. Shaw, admr. of Taylor Newbern, dec. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Haywood | Damages for Wrongful Death |
The deceased was struck and killed by the defendant's train. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1325 | 133 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Dennis Moore v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Damages |
Sued for $5000 damages. Defendant claimed he was with his mules and buggy when a car operated by defendant hit the buggy, causing injuries. Accident occurred at the intersection of Dudley Street and Eastmoreland Street. Images of the crash site are included as page 114 of the main case file. |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1373 | 167 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Dominick Pavese v. John F. Cochran | Shelby | Damages |
Plaintiff claims he was struck by an automobile driven "recklessly, negligently and carelessly … at an unlawful rate of speed" by the defendant. He sued for damages for his physical injuries, mental anguish, and inability to perform his necessary business affairs. Pavese is variously spelled Pavise. Appeals included in folders. 2 folders. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 858 | 568 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Emeuel Mitchell v. Steve John et al. | Shelby | Malicious Prosecution |
Plaintiff's name is spelled both "Emeule" and "Emeuel." The two men evidently belong to two different groups of Gypsies. Folder contains four briefs (no case file). Two concern the case for false arrest & imprisonment and malicious prosecution; the other two concern a Petition for Certiorari filed in this case. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 907 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Edwin Johnston, et al. v. J. M. Phillips, admr. | Knox | Bond Dispute |
Case incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 102 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Estella Nance v. O. K. Houck Piano Company | Shelby | Replevin | West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1079 | 74 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1913 | Emil Mitchell v. Steve John | Shelby | Garnishment |
Cause of action: Garnishment for a debt due by the defendant to the plaintiff for a false and malicious prosecution. |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1090 | 63 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | E. B. Sweeney v. Parisian Publishing Company & J. T. Gatlin | Henry | Damages |
Sued for $5000. Sweeney leased a printing facility from Parisian. Sweeney claimed that Parisian failed to keep equipment maintained, resulting in lost business for Sweeney. |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1354 | 78 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Floyd, alias Mark Long v. State | Knox | Unknown |
Case file is incomplete; orders and opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 76 | 2 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Frank Sicco& John Stahl v. City of Memphis& Max Miller | Shelby | Injury and Damages |
The plaintiff, Sicco, was injured when thrown from his wagon after running into a pile of sand left on the street by the defendant. Page count does not include published materials. |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1295 | 140 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | George Kirkland v. Klaw & Erlanger et al | Shelby | Damages |
Defendants: Klaw & Erlanger [composed of Mark Klaw and Abe Erlanger] and E. J. Abrams. Klaw & Erlanger operated the Jefferson Theater on Madision Avenue in Memphis circa 1913. E. J. Abrams was the manager of the theater at the time. Cause of action: damages for assault, physical and mental anguish, and for having the plaintiff falsely detained by a police officer. |
West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 901 | 191 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Gertie Buchanan v. Tommie Buchanan | Gibson | Divorce |
Plaintiff & defendant husband & wife. Plaintiff seeking divorce. Charges that defendant deserted her & their baby in spring of 1908 after 5 years of marriage & has since failed to provide any support for them. Plaintiff pregnant before marriage & defendant married her to avoid prosecution, although he maintained that he did love her & wanted to marry her. Plaintiff committed adultery with Thomas Ingram 3 years after her desertion. Child's name: Carrie Mai Buchanan. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 906 | 51 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | G. D. Padgett v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Injury and Damages |
Claims to have been injured when two street cars operated by the defendant collided. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 913 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Gibson-Whittaker Company v. George E. Lenfers | Shelby | Damages |
Incomplete case. Cause of action: damages/workman's compensation for an injury on the job due to a negligent order and damaged machinery that resulted in his injury. |
West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 901 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Gibson Whittaker Company v. George E. Lenfers | Shelby | Workman's Compensation |
Exhibits include 8 photographs. |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1073 | 232 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | G. E. McLendon v. B. B. Bromley, et al. | Shelby | Breach of Bond |
Other defendants: National Surety Company. |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1079 | 159 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | G. W. Bollis v. Busch-Grace Produce Company | Shelby | Breach of Contract |
Bollis claimed he had not been paid commission for sales he did for Busch-Grace, a wholesale produce company. |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1295 | 61 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Guy Mullins v. State | Weakley | Liquor Violation |
Violation of the Four-Mile Law. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1307 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Hopkins Taliaferro, admr. of Clem Taliaferro v. St. Louis & San Francisco Rail Road Co. et. al. | Shelby | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Additional defendant: Kansas City, Springfield & Memphis Rail Road Co. Plaintiff sued for $10,000 claiming a train ran over Clem, knocking him into deep water and causing injuries that lead to his death. Accident happened in Crittendon County, Arkansas on 5/6/2012. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1319 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | H. P. Klein v. B. A. Ward | Shelby | Replevin |
The property in question consisted of various pieces of household furniture. |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1295 | 30 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Henderson Wade Hampton et al. v. Ty Hulsa | Madison | Recovery of Land/Property |
Additional plaintiffs: Mary Butler, John Butler, Fannie Butler, Dave Butler, Ellen Reid, and Charles Reid. Cause of action: recovery of sixty nine acres of land in the 8th civil district of Madison County. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1309 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Harry Xigas | Shelby | Injury and Damages | West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1079 | 107 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1913 | Ida Bates v. E. T. Baker | Perry | Damages |
Plea of damages of $10,000.00, by reason of "the defendant on the __day of February, 1911 or on the __ day of March 1911, did wrongfully and wickedly seduce, debauch, and carnally know the plaintiff, and afterwards on divers (sic) other days and times between that day and the commencement of this suit, did debauch and carnally know her whereby she became pregnant with child, she being on the day first named, and ever since an unmarried female of the age of 21 years." |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1307 | 202 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Irene Missio et al. v. Carrie Williams | Shelby | Injury and Damages |
Additional Plaintiff: R. L. Missio. The defendant originally sued the plaintiffs for damages due to injuries sustained from an attack of the plaintiffs' dogs. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1320 | 73 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Interstate Cooperage Company v. W. T. McCage | Perry | Damages |
2 folders. One document spells "McCage" as "McCaig" |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1336 | 149 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | Jennie Sugg, admr. of the estate of H. J. Sugg v. Nashville Chattanooga& St. Louis Railway Company | Davidson | Damages |
Attorneys for the Plaintiff: W. B. Lamb and Frank S. Lemons. Attorneys for the Defendant: W. H. Washington, K. F. McConnie, and G. D. Moore. Damages were for injury suffered by H. J. Sugg as result of a train collision. Large case foldered in 3 folders. See also Box 80 |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 164 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | J. W. Pearson et al. v. Jim Hunt et al. | Madison | Damages |
Additional plaintiff: J. W. Wright Jr. Additional defendants: Birmingham and Northwestern Railroad Company and Jackson Construction Company. Cause of action: $129.00 damages for destruction of crops by hogs. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1310 | 57 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | James& Jennie Carr v. City of Memphis, Memphis Auditorium, et al. | Shelby | Damages |
Defendants: H. P. Streicher & Co. Plea of damages and negligence due to heavy street flooding, 31 March 1910, damages of $2,000 to personal property due to improperly designed, constructed street embankment along Madison Ave., Willett St., Memphis. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1316 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | John Harvey v. W. B. Myers | Shelby | Debt |
Cause of action: debt of $45.00 |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1318 | 16 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1913 | J. W. Cofer v. Planters Packet Co. | Shelby | Injury and Damages |
The plaintiff sued for injuries sustained from an assault by one of the defendant's employees on a steamboat owned and operated by the defendant. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1320 | 46 | Order A Copy |