Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | Dorothy Ann Hurley by next of friend J. H. Hurley v. C. C. Breeden | Shelby | Damages |
Sought $15,000 in damages for personal injuries sustained on Poplar Avenue in Memphis, west of Aulon Viaduct through "negligent operation" of Breeden's Studebaker Sedan car; Hurley was caught and dragged about 5 feet and then thrown into street; Had fracture in right leg, 4 teeth knocked out, jaw permanently damaged; Ex: xray plates |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2054 | 377 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1931 | Lula Maxwell v. J. S. Maxwell | Obion | Divorce |
J. S. Maxwell refused to pay alimony and still owed Lula $610.43 |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2056 | 23 | Order A Copy |