Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
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