Additional defendants: Atlantic Coast Line Railway Co. and Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. The corporate limits of Johnson City were extended to include "Tinner's Hill." Def. alleged that taxes could only be levied on property biennially on the odd years. Plaintiff sought decree to help them settle and determine Section 3 of Chapter 401 of the Private Acts of TN for 1929 to know its rights to collect taxes on the added territory for 1930 and its rights to refunding taxes already paid.

Johnson sued defendant for debt due by breach of contract involving an exchange of automobiles in that it failed to comply with conditional sale statute of TN, to his damage under $500. Possibly related to Johnson City Buick Company v. Edgar Johnson located in box ET 742. 2 folders.

Webster sued defendants for debt due by account for breach of contract to purchase stock in the sum of $300. Court ruled in Webster's favor for said sum. Sherwin-Williams sought certiorari, claiming they had no notice of pending suit or judgment.

Pla. is Trustee of Tri State Fruit Co. which filed for bankruptcy in 1929. Lester Shipley is the agent of General Motors Truck Co. Pla. accuses the def. of failing to pay for two trucks purchased from Pla. Casefile notes that the Tri State Fruit Co. agreed to purchase a new General Motors Model T-21 truck for $1,695 with the stipulation that Shipley pay $700 for 2 older trucks owned by the Fruit Co. Def. claims Pla. violated their contract by refusing to pay for and take possession of the new truck.

Tannewitz was driving her DeSoto Sedan when the driver of J.G. Sterchi Stores Inc. car made a sudden turn without warning back onto the highway and came to quick stop. Caraway, driving behind, his the Sterchi Store car, swerved to the left and ran into plaintiff's car. Plaintiff was knocked out of front seat, causing injury. Due to the negligence of the defendants, plaintiffs sued for $500 damages.

On morning in question, Gaunt walked from his home on Tacoma Ave to West Market Street (near Parson Clothing Store), where he was waiting to cross the street (which was slick, snowy & icy), when King struck Gaunt w/King's car, rendering Gaunt unconscious. Gaunt's insurance business office was located in the Arcade Bldg, which was opposite the place Gaunt was waiting to cross the street. Witness to accident: Burl Arthur (selling Christmas trees on Mr. Parson's lot). Court ruled in favor of King.

This is only a portion of a case. Court of Origin and Cause of Action could not be determined.

Cause of action: age of consent. Unclear whether she was raped. Earley charged and convicted of assault and battery upon Kate Myers, 20 years old, and violently, forcibly and againist her will, ravish and carnally know her. Myers became pregnant and the baby was a month old at time of case. Earley was sentenced to 3-5 years in penitentiary.

Myrtle Elliott was the wife of Luther Elliott who worked for the defendant and accidently fell while on the job, hitting his head against a cast or iron pipe, and died. Luther's wage of $12 a week. Myrtle sued for Workmen's Compensation. Court ruled in favor of defendant; that Luther Elliott did not die as a result of an injury or accident from hitting a pipe but dropped dead from some natural cause. Therefore, Myrtle was not entitled to compensation.

Court of Origin is the Law Court at Johnson City. Pla. in error was sued by the Def. in error who was seeking the payment of a policy due to him. Pla. in error argues that the paralysis suffered by the Def. in error is not covered by said policy. Pla. in error also notes that the Def. in error is now able to walk several miles at a time. Def. in error allegedly suffers from an illness called Jake Leg which is contracted after drinking an intoxicant known as Jamaica Ginger.

Additional defendants: A.M. Corpening and I.C. Corpening. Defendant had bought machinery from the plaintiff and executed a promissory note of $1000. Plaintiff filed suit so that all creditors could prosecute their claims in this court and that a receiver be appointed to convert all of def.'s property into money and be authorized to collect debts. Other creditors mentioned: International Trust Co. and International Truck Co. 2 folders.

Court is listed as Law Court at Johnson City, Tennessee. Plaintiff in error is accused of being the owner of a truck which blocked a highway causing the defendant in error to collide with it. Def. in error is sued for damages. The collision occurred on the Tennessee State Highway between Johnson City and Greeneville.

Carmichael & Lowe (18) forged checks to pay for goods at Parks-Belk store. Carmichael's alibi: was picking berries in Buffalo Mountains. Carmichael wrote check, Lowe presented it for payment. Jury: Lowe not guilty, Carmichael guilty/sentenced to ~3 yrs in penitentiary. Witnesses: Parks Cunningham (Parks-Belk bookkeeper), N. C. Haywood (Parks-Belk employee), W. L. Fleming (police chief), Marion Shipley (police officer), Mat Carmichael (Anderson's uncle, his dad's brother)

Incident of 4 July 1931, Johnson City - Kingsport Highway.

Pla. is a 47 year old farmer living in the 13th Civil District of Washington Count and owner of a Walker and Trigg Hound. Pla. and the dog were involved in a fox hunt on the land of Opie Ferguson when Pla. lost sight of the dog. Several days later, Pla. found his dog buried on the land of the Def. After inspecting the dog's body, Pla. discovered that his throat had been cut. Exhibit material includes a dog pedigree chart.