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View Entry 1930 H. N. Howe, et al. v. Kaucher, Hodges, & Co., et al. Shelby Debt for Wages

Addtl pltf: R. L. Rolfe. Addtl dfnts: George C. Kaucher, E. G. Hodges, The Baptist Memorial Hospital, Fidelity Bank & Trust Co., and F. M. Robertson. Dfnt. co. was engaged in business as general contractors. Pltfs. sued dfnts. to pay for the labor used in constructing the Physician's and Surgeon's Building for the hospital. Pltfs. asserted they are owed $3,550 for work done under the employment of dfnts.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2029 146 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Hubert Riggs, alias& Hubert Wallace, alias v. State Knox Kidnapping

Blanche Taylor was 15-year-old daughter of William Taylor when she met Riggs on a train. He was 25. Letters were exchanged between them. In one, Riggs proposed marriage, and she accepted. State argues that he enticed her for purpose of prostitution and the proposal was a device to gratify his lust. Their plan was to go to Kentucky to be married then on to Canada. Riggs, Wallace, and one Duncan carried Blanche away; Wallace later "proceeded to carnally know her twice." Additional part of case in ET 1392.

 East Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1361 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Hamilton National Bank, et al. v. Alvin Shipp, Trustee Hamilton Failure to Perform Official Duties

Case file is incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 80 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Herman Freeman v. State Hamilton Liquor Violation

Plaintiff is appealing the charge that he feloniously transported liquor. Case file is incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 76 2 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 Henry Loring Clark v. Gramm Motors Inc. Shelby Debt for Wages

Pltf. sued to recover debt owed to him for salary unpaid between January and February 1929 while working as agent for the dfnt. corporation.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2018 223 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Isse Jay Scharff v. The Travelers Protective Association of America Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff was a resident of Mississippi. Plaintiff claimed that he had an insurance policy through the defendant and that they refused to pay his $1250 claim for the loss of an eye. Eye was injured after an altercation with Alonzo Clifton Drewery. Numrous exhibits are included in the main case file. Housed in 2 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2023 528 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. McDonnell, et al. v. Gertrude Amo, et al. Shelby Debt on Account

Addtl pltf: McDonnell Construction Co. Addtl dfnt: R. G. Amo and S. M. Williamson & Co. The dfnts. contracted with pltf. to build a two-story duplex on the northeast corner of N. Parkway & Stonewall Streets in Memphis. Pltf. asserted dfnts. Continually added extras to the building during the construction, raising the end price.After an exchange of credit, bounced check, promises of increased payment, and a claim of cash payment, pltf. sued to recover $9,161.34. Exhibits: receipts, etc. Estimate in WTOV6

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2023 960 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 J. G. Sterchi et al. v. L. W. Dickerson Sullivan Breach of Contract

Additional plaintiffs: L A. Sterchi. Additional defendant: F. G. Dickerson. Defendants are both residents of Virginia. Parties entered into agreement to erect a wall between two lots of land and thus erecting a business house upon their property. The agreement was they would split the cost of the wall. The defendants have failed to pay for their half of the wall per the terms of the contract. Plat map of W. H. Fawcett's land. Name also spelled Sterche. 3 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1417 547 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 J. R. Watkins Company v. Jesse Wilson, et. al. McNairy Debt on Account

Additional defendants: D. H. Cobb, W. A. King. Plaintiffs sued for $835.43 for debt due on goods sold to defendants.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2078 108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 James E. Hill v. State Hamilton Manslaughter

Plaintiff is appealing the charge of Involuntary Manslaughter. Case file is incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 80 1 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.

 East Range: Section: Shelf: Box Number: 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 J. C. Ketchersid, exe. of S. V. Baker, dec. v. Eva Caldwell, et al. Rhea Wills, Construction of

Additional defendants: Jason A. Caldwell, J. W. C. Cunnyngham, G. S. Barton, Vine Street Orphanage.

 East Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 401 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 J. A. Goodwin v. Herman F. Haisch, Trustee Grump and Trezevant Inc. Memphis Bond and Mortgage Company Shelby Debt, Balance on

The defendant Herman F. Haisch was contracted to build a duplex house on a lot of ground belonging to the complainant. By terms of the contract, the defendant was to pay the complainant $4,585. The duplex was completed but the complainant claimed that the defendant refused to pay the balance owed to him. Exhibit: log book. Note: 2 Folders

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 228 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Jesse D. Hopkins v. F. R. Drake, et al Haywood Promissory Note

F. R. Drake and Sadie Drake executed and delivered a promissory note to Jesse D. Hopkins for the sum of $900.00, with payment due December 1, 1929. The note became past due and was unpaid. Other defendant: Mrs. Sadie Drake, wife of F.R. Drake. Case in 3 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2037 468 Order A Copy
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 Jack Puckett v. State Madison Larceny

plaintiff in error case; Puckett was indicted for house breaking and larceny and sentenced to 3 years in jail; stole $96 worth of goods in partnership with 2 minors from M. M. Curry's store

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2031 119 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Johnson City Traction Corporation v. Earl W. Sell et al Washington Taxation Disputes

Add. Defendants: Charles M. McCabe & John F. Nolan. The defendants were charged with the duty of collecting State and County taxes under their jobs as clerk and commissioner. The defendant stated that the plaintiff is responsible for a privilege tax of $500 per year plus $1.50 on each bus. The plaintiff denies they are liable for such taxes on the ground that the said provision of the Revenue Act doesn't apply to a corporation operating within a municipality.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1352 60 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 Kings Inc. v. Maryland Casualty Co. et al. Other

Cause of action: Recover a schedule bond. Supreme court case only. Original court, county, additional parties unknown.

 East Range: 8 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 891 154 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Lloyd Huskey v. State Sevier Breaking and Entering

Case also includes a charge of larceny. Case file is incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 76 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Lee Hoffman v. State Shelby Liquor Violation

The case stated that the Deputy Sheriff of Shelby County had a search warrant for a "One-story frame pig stand and tourists cottages…being the premises occupied by Bungalow City Tourist Camp." While no intoxicating liquor was found in the pig stand or cottages, the deputy sheriff did find "29 pints of white corn whiskey and 12 pints of red corn whiskey" in a "field about 75 or 100 feet south of the premises." Hoffman operated the tourist camp with his wife on property rented from James Carrigan.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2006 130 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 L. J. Mathis v. Indemnity Insurance Company of North America Shelby Insurance Disputes

Plaintiff sued the defendant for $1650, the value of an automobile ("special six" Nash roadster) that was destroyed as the result of a collision with a train. Exhibits: receipt, insurance policies, photographs

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1998 131 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. Lula E. Pittman v. Missouri State Life Ins. Co. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Ex. mat: various insurance documents ,photocopies of ins. docs., and photocopies of notes/letters. Pltf. sued to recover the insurance payout on a policy held by James E. Pittman (her husband). Oversize exhibit of insurance policy located in WT OV 7. 3 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2088 490 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 M. B. Eaves & Brothers; Mrs. Carl Flemister Hamilton Unknown

Numerous bills of sale made out to Mrs. Carl Flemister, of 859 Oak St., Chattanooga, dating from 1928 to 1930. M. B. Eaves & Bros. dealers in groceries, fruits & produce, wholesale & retail. No case. Exhibits include bill of sale.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1066 140 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 Marie B. Sessum v. Ben L. Sessum Shelby Divorce

Pltf. filed for divorce citing multiple instances and events for cause, namely: an affair with Mrs. Barrenger at Braun's Hotel, an assault and potential rape of a "colored servant girl" (Louise Fabb), threats of killing pltf. and self, and a physical attack in March of 1927. The couple had adopted a child, Alfred Benjamin Sessum, of whom she sought custody. Alimony case included.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2089 145 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 Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway v. Obion County, et al. Obion Taxation Disputes

Additional defendant: D. E. Tucker, Trustee of Obion County.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2038 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Company v. Benton County Benton Taxation Disputes

Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway was "a Corporation organized and existing under the Laws of Tennessee." J. C. Herrin was the Trustee of Benton County at the time of the case.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2036 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway v. Henderson County, TN., et. Al. Henderson Taxation, Assessment

Additional defendant: T. R. Sisson, Trustee of Henderson County. Plaintiff sued and claimed that part of their tax assessment was invalid. Case was based on Private Chapter 417 of the Acts of 1929. Plaintiff claimed assessment to pay county officials salaries was unconstitutional. Plaintiff sued on behalf of itself and all taxpayers of Henderson County.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2032 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Nashville, Chattanooga, and St. Louis Railway Company v. Carroll County, et al. and Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company v. Carroll County et al. Carroll Taxation Disputes

Plaintiffs sued the defendants for the taxes levied against them on taxable property in the county and in incorporated cities within the county. Additional defendants: D. A. Burkhalter, J. T. Hester. The Chancellor for case is Thomas C. Rye. Three folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2016 638 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway v. Robert Bell, et al. Obion Land and Title Dispute

4 folders. Defendants "are the known and unknown heirs of Geo. W. Gibbs, deceased." Additional defendants: William Gibbs, Harry Gibbs, Mary Lee Gibbs Pierce, Jessie Gibbs White, W. D. Gibbs Jr., Kate Gibbs, Carl Gibbs, Alfonso Gibbs, Mary Lee Smith, John Bell, Richard Gibbs, John Gibbs, Barnett Gibbs, Mrs. M. G. Bell, Malcolm Gibbs, Campbell Gibbs, Bessie Smith Hope, George A. Gibbs Jr., Lula Kirk, Lee Gibbs, Thomas Gibbs, Kathleen Griffen, Hattie G. Henley, Mrs. J. B. Clark. Contains oversize blueprints

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2043 531 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 O. P. Lashlee, et al. v. T. W. Saunders, et al. Benton Injunction

Addtl pltfs: W. N. McCrary, J. W. Lashlee, P. L. McCrary, Tom McCrary, Dorsey Hedge, Lloyd Fuller, Tom Fuller, Leslie Craig, and Ernie Matlock. Addtl dfnts: C. P. Saunders, Theo Bridges, Gay Saunders. Pltfs. O. P. Lashlee and W. N. McCrary own and operate a county recognized and exlcusivized ferry business at Trotter's Landing on the Tennessee River in Humprey's County. McCrary's case consolidated with Lashlee's. Saunders countersued pltfs. Oversize map of Wyly land in WT OV 6.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2024 743 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Pete Hines v. State Hamilton Liquor Violation

Plaintiff is appealing the charge that he feloniously transported liquor. Case file is incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 91 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Photographic Exhibit to Testimony of Grady Birdsong Unknown

Incomplete case. Photographic Exhibit No. 1 to Testimony of Grady Birdsong.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1092 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford v. Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland Shelby Bond

Phoenix Insurance employed on S. L. Hobbs; Fidelity & Deposit executed and delivered to him an surety bond, agreeing to indemnity and protest as against any loss which it might "suffer through any act of embezzlement or larceny" with a penalty of $1000; Hobbs defaulted on bond and Phoenix Insurance lost $397.46; Ex A: copy of bond

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2030 110 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Producers & Refiners Corp. of Tennessee v. Harry Smith, et al. Shelby Debt Settlement

Addtl dfnt.: Mrs. Nellie Smith. Pltfs. sued to recover $1,304 from dfnts., as per the outstanding promissory note from dfnts. to pltfs.

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2018 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 P. E. Ladd v. State Hamilton Manslaughter

Incomplete case file; sentencing document only.

 East Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 19 1 Order A Copy

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