Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1925 C. J. Milliken, et al. v. A. A. Doty, et al. Henry Land

C.J. Milliken and Herman H. Milliken, petitioners, are sued defendants A.A. Doty, W.D. Cooper, T.W. Doty, Chesley Alexander and their wives. Petitioners alleging that defendants executed to them a deed conveying three tracts of land located in the 9th District of Benton County valued at $9,500 with a total of 270 acres and 95 poles. However, after purchase, land was survayed at 237 acres instead.

 West Range: 78 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1840 128 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 C. J. Milliken et al. v. A. A. Doty et al.. Henry Breach of Warranty

Additional plaintiffs: Herman H. Milliken. Additional defendants: W. D. Cooper, T. W. Doty, Chelsey Alexander, Mrs. Sunshine Doty, Mrs. Lizzie Cooper, Mrs. Kate Alexander & Mrs. Ethel Doty. Plaintiffs bought 3 tracts of land from defendants and after moving onto said land they had it surveyed and the surveyor found that it was only 237 acres instead of the 270 acres they paid for. In 1912, 32 acres of land near land in question had been sold to F. H. Bellamy. Plat map is located on page 62.

 West Range: 78 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1839 201 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 D.G. Steele, admr. v. Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Company Henry Compensation

D.G. Steele was the administrator for R.R. Chandler. Chandler was driving his automobile over railroad tracks, operated by Louisville and Nashville Rail Road Company. Chandler's car was hit by a train, and Chandler sustained fatal injuries that killed him about 40 minutes after impact. Steele is arguing that the train did not give warning of its approach, which caused Chandler's death. Steele is suing for compensation for Chandler's wife and two minor children.

 West Range: 77 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1923 248 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 E. J. Graham v. W. I. Leegan et als. Henry Injunction

Additional Defendants: I. B. Leegan, G. E. Evans, Sis Evans, Southern Star Lumber Company. This suit filed against W. I. Leegan et als sets up the ownership of an 80 acre tract of land described in the bill and alleges that said sales of said tract for taxes in the Circuit and Chancery Courts of Henry, TN are void sales and a cloud upon his title. His title was obtained by deeds from his uncle and aunt, Harry H. and Thomasella Graham.

 West Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1938 73 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 M. F. Sommers v. Ben Thompson, et ux Henry Land

Seeking compensation for an acreage deficiency, based upon an allegation of mutual mistake. Petitioner purchased from respondents in 1919 a 120 acre tract of land for $4500-$3000 in cash and two notes for $750 each.

 West Range: 78 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1798 275 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 S. M. Vaughn v. Dr. A. Oliver Henry Damages

S. M. Vaughn sued the defendant for $10,000.00. In May of 1925, Dr. Oliver was a practicing physician and surgeon in Paris, TN. The plaintiff employed him to treat him for eczema located at the base of the spine and covering an area of about 3 inches. The treatment consisted of exposure of the effected area to light and rays of an X-ray machine, for 3 or 4 exposures at intervals of a few days. Exposures were too long and not focused causing severe burns in a circular area of about 12 inches. 2 folders.

 West Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1861 293 Order A Copy