Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1922 (unknown) Knox Unknown

This was a loose stack of receipts from the early 1920s in Knoxville, TN. All receipts appear to be from a J.E. Karnes. There was no case file found.

 East Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 788 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 (unknown) Hamilton Unknown

Original case unknown. Blueprint plat map showing proposed extension of Broad St. through the lands of the state of Georgia, The North Carolina & St. Louis Rail Road Lessee.

 East Range: 8 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: ET Oversize Box 10 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Alice McBroom et al. by next Friend v. Grover C. McBroom et al. Putnam Wills, Contested

Additional plaintiffs - Etta McBroom and Robert McBroom - additional defendants - Anthony McBroom

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Annie B. Snowden v. Lieberman, Loveman,& O'Brien Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Lieberman, Loveman, and O'Brien is a partnership composed of Simon Lieberman, Adolph Loveman, and Andrew W. O'Brien.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 401 349 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 American National Bank v. E. H. Murray, et al. Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

Although case was collected with the Eastern Division, it lists a Middle Tennessee County of origin. Case file is incomplete; brief only. Possibly related to case file in MT 442. Also included in ET OV 4 is an oversize account ledger dating 1909-1912.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 93 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Andy Byrd v. State Fentress Liquor Violation

Unlawfully transporting intoxicating liquor.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 423 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Arthur Cowan v. State Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 433 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 A. T. Alexander& Wife v. A. C. Roth& Wife Davidson Deed Dispute Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 447 295 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 A. D.King v. State Shelby Murder Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 448 456 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Abel Nelson, et al.v. John Bergman, et al Grundy Destruction of Property/ Petition to Halt Construction

Additional defendants: G. I. Frazier and J. B. Hunt.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 448 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Andy Evans et al. v. Bruno Gernt et al. Fentress Land and Title Dispute

Estate of John Hill, Sr., dec. Siddie Doss, heir to estate of John Hill. Hill's title to 400 acres of land dating from 1853. Hon. W. R. Officer, Chancellor, 4th Chancery Division.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 449 1789 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 A. H. Sorrell v. State Haywood Other

Cause of action: Failure to display license plate on automobile.

 West Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1697 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Arthur Hill v. Della Hill Shelby Divorce

Couple was married on Sept. 3, 1913 and separated on March 13, 1922. Arthur Hill claimed that Della Hill was committing adultery. Includes printed "Statement of Case, Assignment of Errors, Brief and Argument" filed by Della Hill.

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1706 250 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 A. S. Kerr v. J. M. Raines Madison Extortion

A.S. Kerr sued out a civil warrant to collect a debt against L.M. Johnson. J.M. Raines, constable of Madison County, was responsible for executing the warrant and collecting the account. Raines collected a judgment of $24.65 and only paid Kerr $20.00, with Raines keeping $4.65. Raines claimed Kerr promised to pay him outside of his costs also, but Kerr denies this. Case in 2 folders.

 West Range: 78 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1754 149 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Anthony McNichols v. City of Memphis Shelby Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 405 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 American National Bank v. E. H. Murray et al. Davidson Debt

Additional Defendants: M. H. Dobson. Former additional defendants on case: D. J. Jarratt, L. D. Love, W. L. Fly, R. H. Dudley, Jarratt and Dudley Hardware Company, John H. DeWitt, W. B. Ballard. Possibly related to case in ET 93, ET 211, and ET OV 4.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 442 511 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 A. E. Neimeyer Mantel Company v. O. B. Polk et al. Shelby Breach of Contract

The two parties entered into a contract to tile the façade of a building on Monroe Street. The plaintiffs ordered the tile from the factory and were ready to begin. During the ordering phase, the defendants agreed with Western Union to demolish the building and build a new one. Additional defendants: E. L. Boyle, C. H. Boyle, and O. B. Polk Jr. 2 folders

 West Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1684 411 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Arthur Gardner, Raymond Horn,& C. H. Crosby v. State Gibson Theft

Gardner, Horn, and Crosby are charged with theft of an automobile ("One Five Passenger new Ford Car, Engine No. 4376162"). The car belonged to Swink Pearce and was valued at $500.

 West Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1697 279 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Ada Roland v. Jessie Roland Shelby Divorce

Defendant, Jessie Roland, abandoned the marriage after being told that he needed to get a job to help with the expenses of the household. He has been gone for two years leaving Ada Roland with no support. The case does not give the maiden name of Ada Roland nor does it mention any children from the marriage. Ada Roland was married to Jessie in May of 1920.

 West Range: 78 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1744 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Abe Lane v. J. L. Houston & J. E. Barber Madison Fraud

Abe Lane is noted as being a "foreigner". Case concerns the purchase price paid by Lane for a property formerly owned by J. J. Moffitt. Lane hired Houston to represent him while making the purchase. Lane claims fraud because he says Houston and Barber conspired to charge him $6000 for the property when the actual price paid was $5400. Property location was 438 N. Royal Street, Jackson, TN, and was previously operated by Moffitt as a butcher shop.

 West Range: 78 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1754 202 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Ben Hill v. State Maury Liquor Violation Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 162 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Benton Robertson v. State Overton Assault and Battery

Benton Robertson was charged with assault and battery against Mary Willie Moore

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 429 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Bernard Malloy, et al. v. Patrick Mallory, et al. Shelby Estate Settlement

Bernard Mallory, admr. of estate of Bridget Wall, dec. Patrick Mallory, resident of State of New York. Bernard Mallory, Sr., resident of County Leitrim, Ireland. Mrs. Wall was widow at time of death, no children. Estate declared insolvent at time of death, less than $1,000. Many debts. Appeal to Middle Division, TN Supreme Court.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 448 120 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Bill Stewart v. State Bedford Liquor Violation Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 465 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Buick Motor Company & Charles A. Price v. Joe Brown Shelby Damages

$5000 for running cars into Joe Brown's horse and wagon

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1166 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 B. S. Duggan v. Phillip Kissell Lauderdale Contract for Labor and Materials

Kissell a resident of Arkansas; made a contract with defendant to make a share crop on defendant's land in the 9th civil district; defendant would furnish land and supplies and board; defendant did not carry out contract and did not protect the crops

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1717 326 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Brenard Manufacturing Company v. Scotts Hill Mercantile Company Henderson Debt

Plea of debt due by 6 notes of which are for $80.00 each and one for $22.00 with 6% maturity. Total due $430.

 West Range: 78 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1744 106 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Beckwith-Chandler Co. v. W.A. Green Hamilton Debt

Beckwith-Chandler Company claims that W.A. Green owes them $661.11

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 399 209 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Birdsong Brothers v. Oliver-Finnie Company Shelby Debt on Account

The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $9,232.62 on their account for 288 bags of Naples walnuts

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 400 641 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Ben Allen Eslick v. State Giles Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way

The plaintiff is appealing his conviction of obstructing a public road. He was charged with this as a result of leaving a wagon across the Pulaski and Brick Church Turnpike.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 400 64 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Buchanan- Vaughn Auto Company v. Ed. S. Farrell Madison Debt

Plaintiff is sued for $1275 plus interest on 3 unpaid notes as part of the purchase price of a AKT White Chassis, a dump truck.

 West Range: 78 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1753 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Billy Williams v. E. W. Hale, John Brown & Luther F. Jones Shelby Damages

Defendants are the Commissioners of Shelby County. Plaintiff is sued them individually and collectively for damages when a wagon he was driving was recklessly hit by a truck belonging to the county. Plaintiff is claiming the defendants were negligent for selecting non competent man to drive the truck.

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1783 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Caroline E. Richmond v. W. S. Milne Hamilton Debt Dispute Middle Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 146 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 C. H. Stanley v. State Hamilton Liquor Violation Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 162 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Callie Johnson (col.) v. Charlie Knight et al. Shelby Debt Dispute

Additional defendants: Frances Knight

 West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 23 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Carlos Winningham v. State Overton Violation of Age of Consent Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 460 246 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 C.M. Bennett, admr. v. Illinois Central Railroad Company Shelby Damages

C.M. Bennett is the administrator of the estate of Bennie Bennett, who was struck and killed in his car by a train operated by the Illinois Central Rail Co. Damages and loss of life were estimated at $25,000. Housed in two folders.

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1715 207 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Cooper Severson et al. v. R. R. Ellis Shelby Other

Additional complainants: Mrs. Charlie S. Satterlee, Lucie J. Spalding and husband Geo. M. Spalding. Complainants are not residents of TN but are owners in fee and in possession of a tract of land in Shelby County. The complainants entered into a contract with the defendant whereby they agreed to sell the land to him for $16000.00 cash. Once the contract had been signed, the defendant refused to pay the balance due and rejected the deed of conveyance.

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1729 241 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 City of South Fulton v. Cuby Edwards, et al. Obion Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Harry Crow, J. E. Edwards, Agnes & H. T. Smith, T. N. & Gussie Fields, A. L. Foster, Joe & Mary Bennett, J. B. & Addie Paschal, Thomas & Dixie Pittman, Ed & Julia Paschall. The city of South Fulton seeks to enforce "its alleged liens upon certain lots in the City of South Fulton by decree of sale of said lots, on the theory that the city had liens on the same for the cost and expense of constructing sidewalks" after the owners refused to "construct said pavements."

 West Range: 78 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1751 78 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 C. J. Osche v. Mrs. C. L. Wilson Shelby Debt

Plaintiff is sued for debt due on two notes each for $87.50. Plaintiff loaned money to the defendant to be put into the business of the Progress Furniture Co. The notes were executed when by the defendant when she bought the business and were in part payment of the said business.

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1789 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Chastain-Fowler Company v. Frank Fowler et al. Knox Payment for Goods

Additional Defendants: Harry Atkins and Ben W. Fowler

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 175 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Chattanooga Medicine Company v. J. Henry Brannon Hamilton Injury and Damages

A driver of a Chattanooga Medicine Co. delivery truck had a head on collision with a motorcyclist. The truck made a right turn at an intersection and the motorcyclist ran into the truck. Brannon sued for $20,000 in damages for the injuries he sustained when hit by the truck. The accident caused two compound fractures on Brannon's left, and once it healed his legs were different lengths. Both Pl and Def accused the other of speeding and driving recklessly. Oversize plat at M-17-18

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1643 287 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Cora Barnes, et al. v. J .C. Collins, admr., et al. Wilson Estate Dispute

Additional plaintiff: W. M. Barnes. Additional defendant: Lean Martin. Defendants administrators of Robert Martin, deceased.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 393 422 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Charley Stewart v. State Shelby Robbery Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 446 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 C. C. Cabler v. State Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 465 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Charles King v. J. H. Bonner & Sons Shelby Negligence

Partners in the Bonner Company are W. C. Bonner, H. W. Bonner, Blaine Bonner, & J. C. Bonner. Plaintiff, an employee of the company, lost two fingers in an accident involving one of the company's machines. He claims the company was negligent in not providing proper guards or other protection against injury. Additional case materials are in WT Box 1605.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1132 172 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Chattanooga Gas Company v. Chattanooga Coke & Gas Company, Inc. Hamilton Breach of Contract

The defendant originally sued the plaintiff for failure to pay the proper fees for gas provided by the defendant per a 1917 contract. The subsequent litigation set off a public controversy due to increased gas rates. This case consists of 33 folders contained in ET Boxes 1093-1098. Originally comprised of 23 volumes of transcripts with 10 volumes of exhibits. There is a main index located at the front of Box 1093.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1093 7665 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Church of Living God of Christian Friendship Workers v. R. Fraser, et al Shelby Petitions for Certiorari

church operating in Memphis, Tenn.; additional defendant: A. H. Kortrecht; deed of trust to Korterecht, trustee, conveying church property to secure an indebtness of $2500 evidenced by 50 $50 notes; Fraser acted as Church treasurer; Fraser claiming Church is indebted to him; congregation gave no authority for deed of trust; Exhibits: receipts and cost notes from church activities and bills

 West Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1678 464 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 C. C. Baxter, alias C. C. Shinglebar v. W.M. Oxner Shelby Debt Dispute

W.M. Oxner is sued C.C. Baxter, alias C.C. Shinglebar, for $53.00 that Baxter borrowed from Oxner.

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1706 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 C. L. Montgomery v. J.H. McCracken et al. Shelby Replevin

C.L. Montgomery is sued a writ of replevin against J.H. McCracken et al. for one Dodge Touring Car. The car was sold by John H. Wright to J.H. McCracken. In order to purchase car, Wright borrowed money from Montgomery. Although car was in process of being sold, Wright sold it again to another party, who again sold it to G.R. Miller. The car was taken from Miller in replevin. Other defendants: John H. Wright, G.R. Miller.

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1712 83 Order A Copy

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