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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 | A. G. Ivey & Effie Ivey v. O. S. Solomon & Mary Solomon | Knox | Debt |
The Solomon's were sued the Ivey's for $36.80 debt due by rent, light and water bill and plumbing repair. Court ruled in plaintiffs' favor for $3.80. Plaintiffs appealed. Dispute over $25, which the Iveys claimed was paid to Solomons to apply on a rental contract, whereas the Solomons claimed was paid as a bonus for removing the former tenant. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1358 | 46 | Order A Copy |
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 | Birmingham and Northwestern Railroad Company v. Economy Cash Store | Dyer | Debt |
Debt due for damages to goods. |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2036 | 32 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Couch-Jones Chevrolet Co. et al. v. Clyde Trew | Hamilton | Debt |
Additional plaintiffs: Newton Chevrolet & General Motors Acceptance Corporation. Debt dispute for $350 over unpaid bill and reparations after repossessing a car. Exhibits include contract of sale, notice of sale at public action and several letters regarding Trew is overdue on monthly payments. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1324 | 123 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Charles S. Drane v. Ducks Quack Corp. | Shelby | Debt |
Drane sought $413.61 in debt for personal services given to Ducks Quack Corp. Ex: testimony of plaintiff |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2030 | 29 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | C. C. Carr v. Physicians Mutual Health& Accident Insurance Company | Carter | Debt Dispute |
Carr sued the insurance company to recover on his policy. Carr was a physician stationed at Elizabethton. While Carr's policy was in effect, Carr became paralyzed in his feet, legs, and hands. Defendant paid him $479.92-the amount due him for March to May 1930. Defendant refused to make further payments that plaintiff was entitled to for May to September 1930. Plaintiff suing for $1826.61. Court ruled in pla. Favor for $1350 and an additional $100 per month as long as he was totally disabled. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1359 | 89 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Edward M. Kinney v. Parke, Austin & Lipscomb Inc. | Shelby | Debt |
Debt is for a set of "books about the war." Kinney stated that "Simon & Carmody, told him that for every ten sets they sold they would give a set away, stating that it would be an advertisement for their benefit." Kinney claimed that they gave him the set of books for free but asked him to sign the same contract as any other individual would sign if they were buying them. Parke, Austin & Lipscomb was a company in New York. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2059 | 196 | 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 | H. D. Faust v. Roy Crumley | Knox | Debt |
Crumley sued Faust for $312.50 debt due by commission from drink concessions at 1930 East Tennessee Division Fair. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1329 | 69 | 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 | James Strickland, J. W. Strickland & Arthur Cable v. Knoxville News Sentinel | Blount | Debt |
The Knoxville News Sentinel sued defendants for $23.10 debt. Both James Strickland and Arthur Cable were dismissed. James was a minor and courier for plaintiff; J.W. was his father. Court ruled in favor of plaintiff for debt. Strickland appealed. Plaintiff suing over 2 unpaid checks received by James' sister, Pearl, for newspapers delivered by her. She was not under contract. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1348 | 58 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | J. Frank Park v. Municipality of Jefferson City | Jefferson | Debt |
The defendant is comprised of Dr. R. M. McCown, John R. Moser, Alex Chavis, C. A. Catlett, & R. L. Quinton. The plaintiff states the defendant is indebted to him in the sum of $74.20 for duties performed for the state. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1352 | 160 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Mrs. M. V. Smith v. Dr. B. F. McCleave | Shelby | Debt |
Plaintiff sued for debt on notes due. Total for notes was $50.00 plus $4.50 interest. Both notes were 30 day notes executed on October 25, 1928. |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2047 | 93 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Mahan Kerr Motor Co. v. Arthur Campbell et al. | Knox | Debt |
Add. Def: Sam Sanders, and C. and S. Laundry. This case involves a Dodge truck which the Pla. sold to the Laundry Co. Def. Campbell acquired the truck in bankruptcy when it was later sold. Pla. is sued for the number of days it used the truck before it was replevied. Exhibit materials include Bill of Sale, payment coupons and bankruptcy paperwork. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1325 | 85 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Memphis Iroquois Company v. M. R. Wimmer | Shelby | Debt |
Plaintiff sued the defendant for $360 for 24 unpaid promissory notes for services rendered. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2059 | 198 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Robert Dempsey v. Chattanooga Finance Corporation | Hamilton | Debt |
Dempsey is sued for debt of $257.50 for that the defendant repossessed an automobile sold to LeCroy and transferred to plaintiff and failed to comply with the conditional sales law of Tennessee Exhibits include bill of exchange, receipts of monthly payments, conditional sales agreement and transfer of possession form. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1354 | 59 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Sterling Wood Products Company v. Vineyard Trading Company | Knox | Debt, Balance on |
Plea of debt due by check issued in 1930 for $17.65. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1344 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | T. F. Foster v. Hill Summers Chevrolet Co. | Washington | Debt |
Plea of debt due by wrongful seizure conversion and appropriation of one Chevrolet Sedan and the value of his interest therein and in violation the conditional sales contract under $500. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1356 | 81 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | The Equitable Life Assurance Society v. Richard J. Maddux | Hamilton | Debt |
Maddux sued the Equitable Life Assurance Society for the debt of $3,492.75 for failure to pay him on his life insurance policy after becoming permanently disabled. Parties disagree on whether or not Maddux has met the contract terms of the policy. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1324 | 137 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | William D. Lyle v. Interstate Life & Casualty Company | Knox | Debt |
Lyle sued the Interstate Life & Casualty Co. for debt due by life insurance policy on the life of Nola Lyle, dec. after demand had been made and payment refused. Lyle sought face of policy ($225) and 25% penalty for withholding payment. Payment was withheld on the grounds of failing to pay the premiums. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1333 | 150 | Order A Copy |