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View Entry 1930 Agnes Graw v. Jay Roehl, et al. Knox Workman's Compensation

Additional Defendants: O. T. Roehl Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Complainant sought Workman's compensation benefits on behalf of her husband W. K. Graw, deceased, who was employed by defendant.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 718 135 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 A. B. Cotrhan (Cothran) v. O'Cedar Corporation Tipton Other

This is only the cover sheet. Move from this location to new file.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2033 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 A. B. Cothran v. O'Cedar Corporation Tipton Damages

Damages for injuries to an automobile during a collision with a truck registered to O'Cedar Corporation.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2036 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 B. F. Lewis v. W. H. Jordan Madison Damages

The plaintiff claimed that the defendant signed a contract in which he would stay on the plaintiff's land and share crop. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant breached the contract and sustained damages as a result of that breach. Note: 2 folders

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 146 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 C. H. Artman v. Bluff City Delivery Co. Shelby Damages

Artman employed by the Memphis Street Railway Co as an operator; Bluff City delivery truck "unexpectedly and negligently" turned onto McLemore Ave and collided with Artman's street car; front end of street car crushed; leg crushed and Artman hospitalized; $25,000 in damages; Ex: photo of street where wreck occurred

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2054 427 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 City of Memphis v. Joseph H. Trice Shelby Wrongful Death

8 folders. Joseph H. Trice was the administrator of the estate of Marion Ray Trice, his 7 year old son. Joseph sued the City of Memphis for $25,000 "for the death by drowning of the said Marion Ray Trice on March 24, 1928 in the ravine on the west side of Delaware street just north of West Colorado Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee." According to the case materials, Marion fell into one of the city drains and drowned "in a bayou near its entrance into the Mississippi River." Oversize maps at M-17-19

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2053 1125 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Crockett County et als v. D. H. Powell, Claud Powell and Athol Powell Crockett Land

County sought to condemn a tracts of land belonging to defendants and jury stated land was worth $118.50; defendants appealed in error Ex: blueprints of land tracts

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2030 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 C. R. Royce v. Early Stratton Company Shelby Damages

The Early Stratton Company, acting as Royce's attorney and agent, "maliciously and willfully" sent out an original attachment against Royce; plaintiffs bank account was levied for several days and large orders and shipments of cotton were discommoded; credit was impaired and reputation brought into question; $50,000 in damages; Exs: notices back and forth between Royce and Stratton

 West Range: 77 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1991 338 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Dr. W. N. Pistole v. Hoyt R. Perry Shelby Debt Settlement

Pltf. sued to recover $100 due for services rendered to a "Miss Perry". Dfnt. claimed he wasn't liable, but pltf. had dfnt.'s signature on document promising to cover payment. Dfnt. appeal included.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2019 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Emma Jane Combs v. City of Elizabethton Carter Personal Injuries East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 636 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Edward Loving v. Miss Mollie Welch Shelby Debt for Rent

Pltf. sued to recover $66.50 for unpaid rent and the use of electric fan.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2019 31 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Erwin Hicks Motor Co. v. Lester M. Poppenheimer Shelby Debt on Account

Pltfs. sued to recover $603.34 due for the remaining debt on an automobile (Nash Coupe 325, Serial R77066) purchased by dfnt. and 10% attorney fees. Ex. mat.: notes, buyer's statement, and notices of sale.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2086 87 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 E. R. White v. F. M. Patton, et al. Madison Injunction

Addtl dfnts: C. A. Thomas and W. C. Hickman. White lost a ruling against him by dfnts. on a breach of contract charge. All parties agreed to sell the city of Jackson a plot of land for the construction of a road. White agreed to pay $400 at the end of two years from the date of sale Dfnts. claimed lot was unincumbered, which was untrue -lot was held by a lien and as of court date had not been turned into a road. White sought a retraction of first ruling based on these facts.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2085 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 E. L. Bruce Company v. U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company Shelby Breach of Contract

E. L. Bruce Company sued U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company for $3564.74 plus interest due to breach of contract . The defendant was a surety and bonding business that guaranteed the performance of a contract of N.F. Sweeney for logging timber for the plaintiff. However, Sweeney abandoned his contract and failed to finish his job.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2037 197 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 E. W. Boling, Agent and Attorney for W. F. Boling v. D. T. Bivens Dyer Replevin

D. T. Bivens was constable of Dyer County at the time of the case. Bivens was holding "cattle under and by virtue of a levy of an execution from a judgment from E. W. Boling."

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2018 57 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Francis Jones v. B. L. Roth, et al. Hamilton Injury and Damages

Additional Defendant: The Tennessee Electric and Power Company.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 718 67 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Gid Bishop v. Dyersburg Coca Cola Bottling Co., et. al. Dyer Damages

Additional defendant: R. G. Grogan. Bishop claimed that the defendant was operating their truck in a careless manner and ran into a wagon and team of mules owned by plaintiff. Incident occurred on highway between Dyersburg and Lanes' Ferry. Incident occurred March 9, 1929. Sued for less than $500.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2032 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Harry Hatcher by NFD v. Dr. Carl R. Martin Unknown

Exhibit Only. Envelope only. No actual exhibit.

 East Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 210 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Home Bank v. T. L. Hatley Carroll Scire Facias

Sometime prior to Nov. 27, 1928 Hatley was adjudged bankruptcy. Pltfs. sued to still recover debt due, despite judgement, and implement scire facias on the bankruptcy ruling.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2092 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Herbert Davis v. Aetna Life Insurance Co. Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Herbert Davis was the beneficiary of Thelma Lawrence Foster and brought action for failure to pay $1000.00 on a policy.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 718 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Hall Grocery Co. v. R. L. Wall Madison Damages

Wall sued Hall Grocery Co. for damages after an automobile accident at the intersection of Campbell and Arlington in Jackson. Wall was riding in a car going north on Campbell, when a truck owned by Hall and driven by an agent, going westerly on Arlington, struck the car and sent it into a telephone pole. Wall was injured and had to miss work. Sued for damages. Exhibits include 2oversize blueprint/map of showing intersection of Arlington Ave. & Campbell St. in M-17-20. 3 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2087 365 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Houston Clark v. Annie Clark Henry Divorce

Houston and Annie Clark were married on 2/17/1917 in Gibson County. They moved to Paris, TN and lived as man and wife until February 21, 1921 when Annie left saying she was going to her mother's and never returned. Shortly after leaving, Annie Clark filed for divorce in the Chancery Court. Mr. Clark had in his custody their 12 year old boy. Houston Clark sought a divorce on grounds of abandonment.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2044 91 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 H. L. Woodard v. Haywood County Haywood Payment for Services

H. L. Woodard entered into a contract with Haywood County to work the roads in the 11th Civil District of said county for the year 1928 for a sum of $1496.63 per year. Although Woodard performed his duties per the contract, the county did not pay him in full. The balance he was owned was $220.87.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2037 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Joe Kirk v. Mrs. Lizzie Kirk McNairy Divorce

The Kirks were married in 1901 in McNairy County. They had children of the following names and ages at the time of the case: Alma (25 years old), Lena (22 years old), John (18 years old), Lessie (16 years old), Uria (14 years old), Mamie (11 years old), Stella (5 years old), and Winfred (3 years old).

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2036 86 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 J. P. Sipes, et. al. v. H. C. Sanders, et. al. McNairy Estate Settlement

Additional plaintiffs: J. A. Sipes, Mrs. Sarah Bell Mitchell, Mrs. Ollie Gray, Parker Sipes, Howard Sipes. Additional defendants: H. C. Sanders, Trustee, H. C. Sanders, Executor, Norma Tanner, Dumas Sanders, Jessie Sanders, Annie Sanders, Allie Sanders. Case concerned the estate of R. W. Luttrell, who died Feb. 24, 1928. H. C. Sanders was the Executor of the will. Plaintiffs were are all related to the deceased. See WT2145 for more.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2032 98 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 John J. Lombardi v. Hunter Wilson Shelby Debt

Wilson sought $100 in legal fees for divorce case of Lombardi and wife

 West Range: 77 Section: 6 Shelf: Box Number: 2025 68 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 J. W. Burris, admr., etc. v. F. H. Bacon, et al. Hamilton Unknown

Exhibit only; bottle labeled "Liquefied Carbolic Acid…" Exhibit located in ET OV 25.

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View Entry 1930 Jean Morris Company v. Farmers and Merchants Bank Dyer Garnishment

Jean Morris Company brought a garnishment case against Farmers and Merchants Bank, seeking to impound the payment of funds allegedly belonging to Luehrmann Milling and Grain Company, a foreign company with its principal place of business in St. Louis, Missouri. The Luehrmann company sold seed corn to the Jean Morris Company.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2032 113 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 James H. Adams & wife Minnie E. Adams v. Shelby County Shelby Damages

The Adams sued for damages in the amount of $3000. Plaintiffs owned property in the Eppy White Subdivision in Memphis that they operated as a plant nursery. Plaintiffs claimed that Memphis and the State widened Poplar Avenue, taking a 25 foot wide strip of their lot without compensation to them for the land. Plaintiffs also claimed that some of their plants were destroyed in the process of constructing the road. Housed in 2 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2076 245 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Lucia Gattuso, admr. v. Yellow Cab Company Shelby Damages for Wrongful Death

Gattuso is admr. of the estate of Petrina Gattuso, dec. The decedent was killed when she was struck by an automobile owned/operated by dfnt. around Fourth & Butler Streets in Memphis. Gattuso sued for $25,000 in damages. Petrina was 7 at the time of the accident. Housed in 2 folders. Additional files in WT1133.

 West Range: 77 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1992 300 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 L. A. Owen v. S. L. Lane Sullivan Damages East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 720 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Lora M. Ritchie v. Life & Casualty Insurance Company of Tennessee Madison Insurance Claims and Policies

policy insured the life of George Ritchie and named Lora as his beneficiary; sought $810 after his death on Feb. 7, 1929; sought additional $202.50 for penalties Ex 1: copy of policy; Ex 2: copy of policy of death

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2046 116 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. Frazier & Crews Henry Debt on Account

Frazier & Crews: M. F. Frazier and W. L. Crews. The pltf. co. sued dfnts. for undercharge on a shipment of hogs amounting to $259.21.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2029 147 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Lottie E. Skeen, admr. of the estate of John A. Hamlett v. Frank May Shelby Damages for Wrongful Death

Skeen sued to recover $25,000 in damages resulting in death after May struck Hamlett on Summer Ave. between Hillcrest and Malcom Streets in Memphis on May 25, 1927. Hamlett, as a result of the injuries sustained, was rendered unconscious, received bruises cuts, and lacerations to his body, paralyzed his body, and caused "as a direct and proximate result his mind became deranged". Hamlett died on July 8, 1927 from said injuries. Case asserted a woman was driving at the time, but is not named in the suit.

 West Range: 77 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1990 276 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Mrs. G. C. Kittrell, admr. of Bennie Webb, dec. v. The Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Company Morgan Damages for Wrongful Death

The deceased, Bennie Webb, was employed as a section laborer by the defendant company and was killed by a moving train while on its tracks. Additional material located in ET 1430.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 722 394 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Mrs. W. E. McLeod Bramlett v. W. P. Hurley McNairy Debt

Pltf. sued for debt due by liability as purchaser of the cotton crop of Jack Whitaker, grown on her property in 1928. The lien based on a note of Whitaker. Debt is due, wholly unpaid, and less than $250.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2086 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 M. L. Jones, et al. v. R. M. Hammond, for use. Shelby Compensation

Hammond for use of: J. P. M. Hammer & W. L. Castleberry. Jones, et al: Will A. Hall - individually - and both as Jones & Hall. Titled as appeal of Jones, but case originated with Hammond as pltf. Hammond sued for $2250 - his commission for the sale of 600 acres in Mound City, Crittenden County, AR to Charles G. Smith, for Ridgeway Farms. Hammond assigned Hammer and Castleberry all rights to commissions from Jones & Hall, thus sued for their use. Ex. mat: contract, letters, and notes.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2089 186 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Mrs. S. G. Latta v. A. B. Ward Dyer Debt

Debt resulting from damage done to a Buick sedan in a car accident.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1998 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Otis Whitlow v. Hardin County Hardin Damages

Whitlow sued for $2,000 in damages after the county constructed a highway across his tract of land without proceedings, notification, compensation, or even condemnation. The county also constructed a levee and bar dams on the property which now regularly flood the rest of Whitlow's tract. In 2 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2089 364 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 P & B Transfer & Storage Co. Inc. v. Elsie Lane Shelby Damages

Though not listed in the title, addtl dfnts: the Graham Paper Co., Inc. and J. C. Felsenthal. Pltf. sued for $25,000 in damages after she fell through a poor lit, open, and unattended elevator shaft. Falling to the floor below. Housed in 4 envelopes. Oversized map of building and an envelope that contained a photograph (Ex. B). Located in M-17-20.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2085 918 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Paul L. Horne v. Julian Rothchild, et al. Shelby Usury

Addtl dfnt.: Mrs. Rebecca Rothchild. Rothchild is variously spelled as Rothschild. Horne is variously spelled as Horn. Horn sued to recover an usurious interest charge from dfnts. Appeals included.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2019 96 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Schmelz Liquidating Corp. v. C. A. Gray, et al. Hamilton Deed Dispute East Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 216 253 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 State ex. rel. Great Smoky Mountains Park Commission v. John W. Oliver, et al. Blount Eminent Domain

Additional Defendants: Nancy Oliver, William Bird Lawson, Hobart Lawson, Pauline Waters, Jake Waters, Lydia Hatcher, Jim Hatcher, Ella Lawson, F . L. Proffitt, Trustee, The Directors of Maryville College. Exhibits: plat maps (3). Two additional folders located in ET 1495. Additional materials located in ET 1560.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 720 932 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Sarah Flanary v. W. D. Lannom, admr. et als. Obion Wills, Contested

Petitioner's name is also spelled Flannery in case text. Other defendants: Mary Mitchell, Mary Griffin, Carl Yarbrough, Dan Yarbrough, Robert Yarbrough and Mrs. Myrtle Wills. J. M. Russell died intestate in Union City, Obion County in 1926. He had no wife or children. The defendants are each heirs at law. A will of J. M . Russell's was found and in it he bequeathed all of his estate to the petitioner. Oversize exhibits located in WT OV 7.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2028 432 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 T. R. Calhoun, Jr. v. T. H. Fitzgerald Hamilton Damages

Plaintiff by next friend, T. R. Calhoun, Sr. Additional Case: John C. Calhoun v. T. H. Fitzgerald, No. 42390.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 718 67 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 T. B. Passmore v. Memphis Commercial Appeal Shelby Damages

Passmore sought $50,000 in actual and punitive damages for the Commercial Appeal's "malicious, wanton and libelous action" on July 16, 1927; story written about Passmore and previous case was false and not factual Ex A: clipping from the Commercial Appeal

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2030 162 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Union Railway Company v. Remedial Finance Company Shelby Property Damage

The suit is to recover $500 for damage to an automobile, owned by the Remedial Finance Company and driven by Ellis Bowling. On February 20, 1926, the automobile was crossing train tracks when an engine of the Union Railway Company backed into the car. The "automobile was dragged a considerable distance, totally demolished and rendered valueless."

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2052 190 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 W. H. Moss v. Dr. J. L. Wright Dyer Malpractice West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1133 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 W. M. Miles and Pierce & Fry v. Walter Hays et als Obion Garnishment

Additional Defendant: General Exchange Insurance Corporation. On 9/27/1930 General Insurance Exchange was indebted to Walter Hayes for $390.22. on 9/27/1930 W. M. Miles and Pierce & Fry obtained a judgment against Water Hayes for $350.00 Walter Hayes made an assignment of the funds due him by General Exchange to Paris-Ozment Motor Company. 9/27/1930 garnishment mailed to Insurance Commissioner for purpose of attaching any funds General Exchange might owe W. Hays.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2057 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 William A. Brown and C. B. Schoolfield v. H. M. Wilson Shelby Debt

Debt was for $486 dollars for painting a house on Lewis Street in Memphis. Additional plaintiff: D. H. Potts.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2038 143 Order A Copy

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