Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1932 Boston Vanbebber, by next friend J. F. Vanbebber v. Powell Brothers Claiborne Damages

Defendant company is comprised of Grover Powell & Ed Powell. B. Vanbebber, a minor, was driving on the highway when a truck owned and operated by an agent of the defendants was driving at a negligent speed and hit the plaintiff, resulting in serious injury, including a broken arm and internal injuries. Plaintiff sued for damages and medical costs in the sum of $5,000.00.

 East Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1384 156 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Fork Ridge Coal& Coke Company v. James Gragg by next friend Claiborne Damages

Defendant in error, who was 11 years old at the time, sued the plaintiff in error for damages. Defendant claims that he came upon a box sitting out in the open near a construction site where the plaintiff was conducting grade work with explosives. The defendant opened said box and found blasting caps, which he then took. The next day the defendant was picking the caps over a hot stove when the caps exploded causing considerable injury. Defendant believes the plaintiff was negligent. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1404 315 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 John Smith, Ham Smith & Carl Jones Smith v. State Claiborne Larceny

Plaintiffs in error are accused of stealing and converting to their own use, 27 turkeys. Said turkeys are the property of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rogers and worth $75.00

 East Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1432 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Sterling Coal & Coke Company v. A. D. McFarland Claiborne Workman's Compensation

Defendant accidently cut off his thumb while working for the plaintiff and favors that he is entitled to a compensation of at least $1400 per week for 60 weeks, making it a sum of $840 for his injuries. He was already paid $319 and is therefore suing for the reminder $521.

 East Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1424 56 Order A Copy