Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1947 Atlantic Coast Line Co., et al. v. Dock Meek, by next friend Washington Injury and Damages

"Workmen's Compensation." Additional Plaintiff: Ada Foney. Additional Defendants: Louisville and Nashville Railway Co. and Clinchfield Railroad Co. 3 folders.

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 201 810 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Barbara Ann Jones by next friend Uriel Jones v. Hartman Beverage Company Inc. Knox Injury and Damages

Exhibits include an empty Pepsi Cola bottle.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 729 225 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Barnett Trew v. Myrtle Johnson Sullivan Injury and Damages East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 283 118 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Blue Ridge Glass Corporation v. James Fleenor Sullivan Injury and Damages

Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation.

 East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 287 81 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Benton Pritchett v. Fleishel Lumber Co., et al. Rhea Injury and Damages

Workmen's Compensation. Additional Defendant: Elisha Newby.

 East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 163 107 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Barsha Wheeler v. City of Maryville Blount Injury and Damages

Resulting from slipping on an unmaintained public walkway.

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 179 118 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Blane Chapman v. Jess Roderick Campbell Injury and Damages

In compensation for an assault.

 East Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 218 122 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Cy H. Lyle, et al. v. C. L. DeBoard, et al. Johnson Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: Jackson Lyle. Additional Defendants: Carrie DeBoard and E. J. Quillen.

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 191 139 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Cetlin & Wilson Shows v. Ina Mullins Sullivan Injury and Damages East Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 289 243 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Chilhowee Realty Co. v. A. J. King et al. Sevier Land and Title Dispute

Complicated land sale dispute involving multiple parties. Exhibits include depositions, correspondence, envelope. Add. files in 551/7/C/1. Add. Defendants: Eugenia B. Dulin, Katherine Dulin Folger, Hamilton National Bank. Defendants acting as executors of estate of H. L. Dulin, deceased.

 East Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 553 1536 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Carroll Shepherd v. Aluminum Co. of America Blount Injury and Damages

"Workmen's Compensation."

 East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 161 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Charlie Fair v. S. C. Williams Johnson Injury and Damages

Resulting from a car accident.

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 191 105 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Dean Thurman & Arthur McClendon v. Kenny Lanford & R. S. Williams Rhea Injury and Damages

Two folders; also includes photographs.

 East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 152 413 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Dixie M. Lee v. Aluminum Co. of America Monroe Injury and Damages

"Workmen's Compensation." Xrays located in ET Oversize 1.

 East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 175 164 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 David Joe Pruden v. John R. Cox Knox Injury and Damages

Exhibits: x-rays, large oversized hand-drawn situation diagram, certified copy of Ordinance No. 249 for City of Alcoa (traffic regulations) Xray and photographs of damaged car located in ET Oversize Box 14.

 East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 770 319 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Ella Bell Manes et al. v. Hines & McNair Hotels et al. Knox Injury and Damages

Plaintiff slipped on water leaking from a pipe in building operated by Defendants. Exhibits include medical bills, b&w photos. Add. Plaintiffs: George Manes. Add. Defendants: W. T. Hines, H. D. McNair, Watauga Hotel.

 East Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 483 213 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Everette C. Lay v. City of Knoxville Knox Injury and Damages

Plaintiff broke his hip when he fell on sidewalk maintained by defendant. Exhibits include medical records.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 627 201 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Elva McCoy et al. v. C. W. Giddens et al. Hamilton Injury and Damages

Plaintiffs were injured passengers, or guardian of same, of truck driven by Def. Glidden, who was involved in a car accident with Def. Davis. Add. Plaintiffs: Bobby Ritchie, Louis Hillis. Add. Defendants: Vance C. Davis.

 East Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 447 178 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Eli Huskey et al. v. Duval Brooks Sevier Injury and Damages

Minor Plaintiffs were passengers in a car driven by Defendant, and were injured when the car ran off the road and over an embankment. Exhibits include receipts, medical reports, numerous x-rays. Add. Plaintiffs: Betty Jane Hester by next friend Anne Estelle Hester, Edna Huskey by next friend Eli Huskey.

 East Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 511 611 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Emil A. Schaad v. New York Life Insurance Co. Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff seeks full disability payment on policy held by him. Exhibits include correspondences, x-rays, insurance documents. Xrays located in ET Oversize Box 14.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 625 331 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Grady Bennett v. Marvin Willis Hamilton Injury and Damages

Resulting from a car accident.

 East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 261 150 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Hamilton National Bank v. M. S. Woods et al. Hamilton Land and Title Dispute

Judgment for plaintiff, overturned on appeal. Exhibits include sheriff's deed, plat map, 2 deeds, 1 bill of sale. Additional Defendant: Mary G. Woods.

 East Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 323 275 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Harry M. Beik, Jr. & Harry M. Beik, Sr. v. Mary E. Shelton Sullivan Injury and Damages East Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 320 133 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 H. F. Weems v. State Greene Assault with Force and Arms

Shooting Victims: Clyde Wells, G. E. Pruitt, and Jay Rader.

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 185 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Hark Whaley v. Aetna Life Insurance Company Sevier Insurance Claims and Policies

Complainant sued to collect disability from a group insurance policy. Exhibits: Copy of policy, policy certificate, small photo of Complainant, correspondence.

 East Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 490 235 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Hannah Elizabeth Leach v. Opal Nelson Pratt et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Deceased: C. L. Pratt. Exhibits include deed, notes and receipts. Add. Defendants: Willie Pratt, Wilma Pratt DeWine, Thelma Pratt, Elizabeth Pratt, Johnny Pratt, Sam Pratt, C. L. Pratt, Ralph Pratt, Retchie Pratt.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 627 253 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Homer M. Taylor et al. v. D. B. Peuce et al Greene Contract Dispute and Damages

Plaintiffs seek to have a contract enforced. Add. Plaintiff: Bertha Taylor. Add. Defendant: Willie W. Pence, Dona Thomas.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 647 216 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Jack Keene v. Mrs. F. M. Sutherland Washington Injury and Damages

Resulting from a car accident. 3 folders.

 East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 225 409 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 John Bristol v. E. B. Hale, et al. Hamblen Injury and Damages

Additional Defendant: W. C. Hale.

 East Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 546 79 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Johnnie Seals & Hatfield Lumber Co. v. Johnnie Sharp Hancock Injury and Damages

Damages caused from a car accident.

 East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 161 242 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Jesse Lay, et al. v. Pi Beta Phi, Inc. Sevier Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainant: Carrie Lay.

 East Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 490 269 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Louis Trentham et al. v. J. Ross Eakin, et al. Sevier Land and Title Dispute

Add. Plaintiffs: Pharis Trentham, Jonas Trentham, Robert L. Trentham. Add. Defendants: Sam F. Brewster, New Appalachian Club Inc., Leonora B. Schureman, William Smith Criddle, Felix Ewing Criddle, Edward Scruggs Criddle, Barton Whitfield Criddle, Barrington Criddle, E. V. Farrell, Risena Farrell, Cary F. Spence, Naomi C. Spence, Eleanor Spence Thomas, Shirley Spence, Eugene D. Galyon, Hallie Hoke Galyon, L. A. Galyon, Daniel Briscoe Jr., Annie W. Briscoe, Sarah Allen Broscoe, 23 others.

 East Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 525 313 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Lookout Oil& Refining Company v. William H. Guffey Hamilton Contract for Labor and Materials East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 266 74 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Lucy Chapman v. Southern Railway Co. et al Greene Injury and Damages

Plaintiff was hit by a railcar owned and operated by Defendant company. Add. Defendant: A. P. Pace.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 651 152 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Mabel Whisner et al. v. D. B. Montgomery Carter Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Margie Whisner, Mrs Jimmie O. Whisner, Hubert Whisner, Dr. L. G. Whisner, Sgt. Paul Whisner, Margaret Whisner Mosser, Mrs. Clarence's Whisner Otto, Ruth Wisner Jarboe, Raymond Whisner, Mrs. Wilson Julia Spring, Bertha Largent.

 East Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 42 409 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Minnie H. Woollen v. Cleveland Gas Co. Bradley Injury and Damages

Plaintiff was injured and her house and property damaged in an explosion caused by a gas leak. Exhibits include photographs, damaged property inventory, repair estimate, repair blueprints.

 East Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 511 200 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Margaret Nichols, et al. v. Ruby Earl Curtis, et al. Knox Injury and Damages

Additional Plaintiff: Harold E. Nichols as next friend. Additional Defendant: S. C. Curtis. Exhibits: 7 - small photos, correspondence, rent receipt. This was an action for damages for personal injuries.

 East Range: 7 Section: 7 Shelf: Box Number: 642 224 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Nitia Flora v. Kays of Knoxville Inc. Knox Injury and Damages

Exhibits include hospital bills, court mailings.

 East Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 573 324 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Nelse H. Kirby v. Aluminum Co. of America Blount Injury and Damages

"Workmen's Compensation." Xrays and photographs located in ET Oversize Box 1.

 East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 161 185 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Oscar Dacus v. T. B. Bason Hamilton Injury and Damages

"Workmen's Compensation."

 East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 261 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 O. B. Pemberton v. Edna Daugherty et al. Hamilton Injury and Damages

Additional Defendants: Thomas R. Kirkland v. Z. W. Daugherty. 2 Folders. Case also includes xrays.

 East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 260 331 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Russell Reed v. Reese Ewing Roane Injury and Damages

Cause of Action: Damages from car accident.

 East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 240 87 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 R. B. Dennis v. E. B. Hale, et al. Hamblen Injury and Damages

Truck driven by agent of Defs. struck vehicle driven by Plaintiff. Add. Defendants: W. C. Hale, Hale Brothers.

 East Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 523 127 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Romilee Goins v. Frank Coulter Rhea Injury and Damages East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 158 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Roscoe Ward v. High Point Coal Company Campbell Injury and Damages

Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation. Exhibits include numerous large x-rays located in ET OV 1.

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 188 155 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 State v. Garland Cole et al. Sullivan Breaking and Entering

Additional Cause of Action: Larceny. Add. Defendants: Raymond Rogers, W. J. Rogers.

 East Range: 6 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 419 97 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 State v. Henry B. Young et al. Hamblen Breaking and Entering

Verdict: Guilty, affirmed on appeal to Supreme Court. Additional Defendant: Lee (Leon) Graham.

 East Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 369 94 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 State v. Ralph Stewart Sullivan Breaking and Entering

Add. Causes of Action: Larceny, Receiving Stolen Property. Victim: Charlie Leeper.

 East Range: 6 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 421 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Virginia Avenue Coal Co. v. Preston Bailey Sullivan Injury and Damages

Resulting from a train/car collision.

 East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 253 276 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Virgil Birl v. J. E. Brewer Blount Land and Title Dispute East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 163 62 Order A Copy

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