Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1931 Grant James v. Morgan Lumber Company Madison Personal Injuries

3 folders. Morgan Lumber Company was the "trade name" used by W. G. Morgan. James sued Morgan "for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by the said Grant James in the operation of a saw-mill at Series in Hardeman County, Tennessee." The case includes a hand-drawn map of the accident scene. The map is drawn on the back of a picture of George Washington and has been moved to an oversize box.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2065 564 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Henry Mainus v. Ludean Reaves Madison Estate Dispute

The plaintiff claimed that at the time of Lulu Mainus had the right to administer the estate and that the estate was improperly administered to the defendant.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2046 112 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. H. Williamson v. Neal Howell, admr. Madison Damages

Deceased: Mollie Howell; Williamson caused automobile accident with Howell that resulted in her death; Williamson claimed car was being driven by his "agent and servant" at time of accident; had a liability insurance policy to protect him against loss and indemnify him against loss and liability to others and the insurance company could be made to pay the family of the deceased. Pages missing from last section.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2062 622 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 John F. Ross v. The Commonwealth Insurance Company of New York Madison Insurance Disputes

The plaintiff's 1927 Model Big Six Chandler Sedan was destroyed by fire and he claimed that the defendant insurance company owes him $550 dollars.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mrs. Ola Mai Bryant Cuntiff v. Roger Murray Madison Lien Settlement

Roger Murray was appointed substitute trustee of property in the 4th Ward of Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee. There was a tax lien on the property, but Murray sold the property to Ola Mai Bryant Cuntiff in July 1929 for $4700. Cuntiff argued that Murray's duty was to pay the taxes due on the land, and that he did not. Cuntiff stated that Murray failed and refused to pay the said taxes, so she had to pay $149.50 in taxes.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 42 Order A Copy