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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1941 | Bessie Palmer et. al. v. Harve Sams & the Cocke County Board of Education | Cocke | Injury and Damages |
Additional Plaintiffs: Evelyn Palmer by next friend Ed Shaver, Dovie Shaver by next friend Fate Ottinger. Cause of Action: School bus driver had an accident while plaintiffs were passengers. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 170 | 319 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Cambria Coal Company v. Burl D. Jones | Anderson | Injury and Damages |
Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 137 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Cambria Coal Company v. Harley Nelson | Anderson | Injury and Damages |
Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 128 | 154 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Carmack Waterhouse v. Jesse McPheeters, sheriff, et al. | Rhea | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendant: Miller Bros. Co. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 175 | 60 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Cambria Coal Company v. Milliard Galbreath | Anderson | Injury and Damages |
Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 72 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | D. N. Broyles et al. v. Sam Lambert et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
D. N. Broyles & his wife Rosa Lee sued Sam Lambert & Sam Johnson (trustee) after Broyles and Lambert purchased land together, each taking half, so they could build a swimming pool. The costs of building the pool mounted, & they borrowed money from Clifford Brown to complete construction. Johnson then advertised Johnson's portion of the property was for sale, however at that point Broyles & Johnston were not in agreement as to whether or not their joint debt was settled. 7 folders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7a | 559 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Deaton Truck Lines, Inc. v. W. A. Ward | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
2 Folders. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 250 | 532 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Dora Gray v. Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn. | Washington | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiff seeks to collect on life insurance policy on her deceased husband, Joshua Gray. Exhibits include insurance documents and policies. |
East | Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 435 | 120 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | D. A. Simpson v. Tennessee Eastern Electric Co. et al. | Washington | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was injured as a child by contacting electrical lines maintained by Defendants. Canceled check, handwritten letters, Add. Defendant: East Tennessee Light and Power Co. |
East | Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 451 | 260 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Elmer Butler v. Atlantic Co. | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Origin of damage: truck owned and operated by Defendants collided with tractor and wagon of Plaintiff. Exhibits include b&w photos. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 621 | 263 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Emory M. Slagle et al. v. R. O. Wood et al. | Washington | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Plaintiffs claim to have been deceived into signing a sale contract by Defendants. Exhibits include rail log, warranty deeds, canceled checks, trust deed. Add. Plaintiff: Hobart Slagle. Add. Defendant: Ruth Wood, R. O. Wood, Jr., William M. Slagle, Clyde Slagle, Troy Slagle. |
East | Range: 6 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 413 | 486 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Egbert Moyer Jr. et al. v. Billie Frazier et al | Greene | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was injured in accident while riding in car driven by Defendant. Exhibits include x-rays located in ET Oversize Box 14. Add. Plaintiff: Egbert Moyer Sr. Add. Defendant: Tom Frazier. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 675 | 360 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Forrest F. Tiffany v. W. M. Shipley | Sullivan | Injury and Damages |
2 Folders. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 295 | 367 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Freeman Hall v. Sam Jackson | Morgan | Injury and Damages |
"Workmen's Compensation." |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 277 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Gilbert Austin v. State | Washington | Assault with Force and Arms |
Stabbing. Victim: Alice Trent. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 117 | 31 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Gladys Smith Bryan v. Aetna Life Insurance Company | Knox | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiff is the widow of Augustus P. Bryan and the mother of Billie Bryan and Betty Jo Bryan, minors. In 1935, the deceased took out a policy with the defendant for $5,000 and died in 1936 under the full force of the policy. The defendants refused to pay the full benefits of the policy, inflicting additional expenses and injury upon the plaintiff. Exhibits include 4 photographs of exterior and interior views of a family living on a shanty boat that has been moved onto land. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 292 | 1399 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Imogene Wolfe, et al. v. Phillip C. Dance | Sevier | Injury and Damages |
Additional Plaintiff in Case No. 450: Louanna Chandler Wolfe as next friend. Additional Case: Alfred Wolfe and Louanna Chandler Wolfe v. Phillip S. Dance. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 558 | 366 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | James Harris, et al. v. State | Bradley | Breaking and Entering |
Charges also include Larceny. Additional Plaintiff: Emmitt Price. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 229 | 56 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | J. S. Williams v. Lige Williams | Morgan | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 273 | 52 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1941 | Joe Powell v. Noah & W. T. Hale | Roane | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was hit by a truck owned and operated by Defendants. Exhibits include bw photo, drawing. Plaintiff's next friend: Ira Powell. Defendants d/b/a Cash Produce Co. and Hale Produce Co. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 581 | 420 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | John David Hunt v. National Linen Service Co. | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages | East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 624 | 114 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1941 | John Huffine, admr. v. Grand Court of Calanthe | Knox | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Includes insurance policy. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 288 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | J. Blair Morton v. Plaza Hotel Co. | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff sues Defendant because a bath in Plaintiff's room emitted hot water from both spigots, causing Plaintiff to get burned. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 571 | 120 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | James M. Parton v. Felix A. G. Schroeder | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff sued for damages after suffering an injury while working for plaintiff. Exhibits include contracts, medical bills. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 693 | 212 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Keel Moore v. John T. Walker et al | Greene | Land and Title Dispute |
Add. Defendant: Doug Moore. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 649 | 54 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Kenneth Holt et al. v. J. W. Washburn | Hamilton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: Mollie H. Denton, Nora H. Shipley. Also includes text of soldiers civil relief act. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 276 | 58 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Lige Foust, et al. v. Dave Disney | Anderson | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiff: Sallie Foust. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 128 | 220 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Lex Donaho v. McKinkle Y. Large | Anderson | Injury and Damages |
Damages resulting from being struck by an automobile. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 117 | 284 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York v. William A. Moore | Greene | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Exhibit - ECG readouts and life insurance policy located in ET Oversize Box 1. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 46 | 1003 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Mrs. Cora McBrayer, admr. v. Dixie Mercerizing Co & Travellers Insurance Co. | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 221 | 346 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | M. C. Meadows v. Southern Railway Company | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was working about train car owned and operated by Defendant when a collision occurred, injuring plaintiff. Exhibits include newspaper clipping, employee leave sheet. |
East | Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 441 | 289 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | M. H. Witt et al. v. J. J. Crane & Sons et al. | Sullivan | Injury and Damages |
Origin of damage: vehicle collision. Add. Plaintiffs: J. E. Upchurch, Tom Bragg, W. L. Frazier. Add. Defendants: J. J. Crane, A. L. Crane, A. J. Crane, R. L. Minnis. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 617 | 423 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | N. E. Simmons, et al. v. C. P. Beasley, et al. | Hamilton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiff: Hazel Simmons. Additional Defendant: Lena Beasley. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 261 | 136 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Pauline Tune v. Newton Chevrolet Co. | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Resulting from a car accident. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 263 | 160 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Phillip I. Brummitt v. Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York | Washington | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Exhibits include insurance policies and contracts. |
East | Range: 6 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 417 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Roxie Jilton, alias Roxie Sheet& Myrtle Scott v. State | Washington | Assault and Battery |
"Hair-pulling contest." Victim: Bonnie Densmore. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 119 | 68 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Robert G. Perkins, et al. v. Elizabeth Perkins Johnson | Johnson | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: Clinton L. Perkins, David F. Perkins, Josie Perkins Ward, Bessie Perkins Combs. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 166 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Reuben Ensley, et al. v. John Stewart, et al. | Hamilton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: T. H. Ensley, Charles Fisher, Sallie Ensley, Rixie Ashe, H. M. Hensley, Clinton Ensley, and Lee Ensley. Additional Defendant: Lottie Stewart. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 239 | 413 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | S. R. Henderson et al. v. Samuel Henderson Watson et ux. et al. | Knox | Contract for Labor and Materials |
Additional Plaintiffs: James Henderson, H. Lee Claiborne, C. A. Mason. Additional Defendants: Mary Watson, Oscar T. Alley, Builders Supply Company. Case includes deed. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 268 | 166 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Stella May Wills v. Pryor Brown Transfer Company | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Additional Suit Filed: Walter Wills v. Pryor Brown Transfer Company. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 524 | 240 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Sequatchie Coal Co. v. Ms. C. T. Shelton | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Resulting from a car accident. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 263 | 128 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | State v. George Camp | Hamilton | Assault and Battery |
Verdict: Guilty, affirmed on appeal to Supreme Court. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 349 | 88 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Tom Brady, et al. v. Harvey Brady, et al. | Rhea | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiff: Mora Brady McClure. Additional Defendants: Imogene Brady and Polly Brady. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 181 | 432 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | The Pantent Button Company of Tennessee v. Raymond Long by next friend | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Buttons also included. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 280 | 255 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | W. R. Presnell v. Cambria Coal Company | Anderson | Injury and Damages |
Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 128 | 36 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | W. E. Branstetter v. The Citizens Bank & Trust Co. | Morgan | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 277 | 111 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1941 | William Beene v. Alabama Great Southern Railroad Co. | Hamilton | Injury and Damages | East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 524 | 124 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1941 | W. J. Bailey v. T. C. Yonce, et al. | Sullivan | Injury and Damages |
Transcripts and Opinions only. Additional Defendants are unlisted. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 271 | 169 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | William Reece v. Tennessee Coach Company | Hawkins | Injury and Damages |
Diagram included. |
East | Range: 7 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 606 | 229 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Zack Peterson v. Paul White by next friend Roy White | Washington | Injury and Damages | East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 170 | Order A Copy |