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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1931 | Alteman Bros. v. Pizitz Smolian Corp Stores | Hamilton | Debt on Account |
Alteman Bros. claims that Pizitz Smolian Corp Stores owes $453.60 on an account for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and delivered to them. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1443 | 68 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Canal Construction Co. v. G. C. Weathers Sr., et al. | Shelby | Debt on Account |
Add. dfnts: W. T. Weathers and T. W. Roach. Pltfs. sued to recover $7,565.52 of debt from dfnt. for sub-contracted work building levees near Lake View, MS. After a court case in MS, dfnt. were legally bound to pay the debt, but have yet refused. Dfnt. worked as Greenville Construction Company. Ex mat: OV check copies, OV tax returns, contract, MS tax form, notes, letter, T. W. Roach Co. financial statements, copies of etc. 3 folders. 3 more folders in WT 2167. |
West | Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2105 | 957 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Decatur Cornice & Roofing Company v. W. C. Terry, et al. | Knox | Debt on Account |
Plaintiff: Decatur Cornice & Roofing Co., a corp. in AL. Defendants: W. C. Terry, W. C. Terry Realty & Trust Co.- a Knox Co. business; Commercial Casualty Ins. Co., a NJ corp. Debt on acct., $1773.10, order of steel fabricated stairs made in Jan. 1929 for renovation @ Terry Apts. (Knoxville?). |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1369 | 106 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Forest City Manufacturing Co. v. Berger & Cohen | Shelby | Debt on Account |
Berger & Cohen: L. Berger and Sol Cohen. Pltfs. sued to recover $219.03 in debt for merchandise sold and delivered to defendants at their special request. |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2052 | 119 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Faucette Company, Inc. v. Gus Hangis | Washington | Debt on Account |
Defendant was a partner in the Atlanta Lunch Room and ran a credit with the defendant for goods totaling $196.32, of which he paid $83.72 but discontinued payments. A balance of $111.79 was left on his account with the plaintiff. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1318 | 130 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Fred Lane v. Greene County Gas & Oil Company, Inc. et al | Greene | Debt on Account |
Add. Defendant: J. H. Johnson. Plea of debt due by account for labor and rent on fishing tools amounting to $499.99. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1340 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | H. M. Irvin v. Leola Hill | Union | Debt on Account |
Irvin sued Hill for $22.66 debt on account. Irvin represented the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company and sold Hill an insurance policy of $1000 with a premium of $22.66. Hill never paid him the premium, therefore he sued. Court ruled in plaintiff's favor for $22.66 plus interest. Hill appealed. Exhibit is the insurance policy for Hill through the Shenandoah Life Insurance Co. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1378 | 74 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | J. E. Moreland v. J. L. Williams | Hamilton | Debt on Account |
Moreland sued Williams to collect debt he owed for Moreland's services in fixing an electric fan. Judgment rendered in Moreland's favor for $21. Williams asked for new trial, claiming new evidence--3 witnesses (Jim Finley, Tom Tomlinson, Bob McKinney)-- who would testify one of them was always present at Williams' place of business & Moreland never notified them that motor Williams repaired was not performing satisfactorily (as Moreland had claimed). SC affirmed judgment for Moreland. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1327 | 16 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | L. T. Plass D. B. A Guaranty Plumbing Company v. William Bestie | Shelby | Debt on Account |
L. T. Plass D. B. A Guaranty Plumbing Company is suing William Bestie for $1725.00 for work done and materials furnished on contract with plaintiff. |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2031 | 85 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | T. J. Moss Tie Co. v. L. G. Newsom, et al. | Madison | Debt on Account |
Addtl dfnt: United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Pltf. is based in St. Louis, MO and Dfnt. Newsom is from Mississippi. Newsom signed a contractor contract with the state to improve Road number 89, project number 331-E (Bridges), between Palmersville and the KY line. Newsom ordered $33,374.59 of timber and ties from pltf. and has only paid $25,000 leaving a remaining debt of $7,874.59, for which they sued. |
West | Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2092 | 60 | Order A Copy |