Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
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