Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."

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