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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |