Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1851 Andrew G. Pickett v. Martin W. Sloan, et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Archibald Sloan and Samuel T. Coker.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 232 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1819 Andrew Greer v. Sampson Williams Smith Land and Title Dispute

In a previous suit, Frederic Uhl successfully sued Peter Turney and was awarded a judgment of about $300. Greer was his bonded surety. Turney did not pay the judgment, and then died. Greer sued Turney's estate, of which Williams was the executor, in order to settle the debt.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 3a 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 Andrew Pickett v. M. W. Sloan Smith Contract Dispute and Damages Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 231 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 Amanda Bush, by next friend William T. Bush et al. v. Willis W. Bush et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainants: E. W. Turner, Pleasant Gold. Additional Defendants: James S. Dillard, Malsey Dillard, B. J. Vaden-admr. R. Beasley, William Massey, Brunette Massey, W.B. Pickering, J.W. Draper, W.D. Draper, Rufus Tubb, Bettie Tubb, William Wyatt, Jane D. Wyatt, Thomas Draper, Joel Nichols, M.S. Nichols, Warren Nichols, Mary D. Nichols, Alex Draper, John C. Hughes, M.S. Trousdale, John C. Draper. The bill mentions that slaves were sold to secure payment for the disputed ground in 1855.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 61 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1886 A. J. House, et al. v. John B. House, et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Other plaintiffs: Agnes House. Other defendants: Wingeld House; Lycurgus House.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 641 311 Order A Copy
View Entry 1815 Claiborne Wright v. William Sullivan Smith Contract Dispute and Damages

In 1812, Wright gave Sullivan a note for the for three hundred bushels salt in partial payment of a plot of land. Later, the two disagreed about the value of the salt, and what the remainder of the debt should be. Suit was filed to settle the transaction.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 2a 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1827 Caines & wife v. Marley Smith Land and Title Dispute

Tarlton M. Cains and wife Nancy sued Adam Marley as administrator of the estate of John Wright. Nancy was Wright's widow. Marley was guardian for Henry Hollingsworth Jones, Wright's illegitimate grandson. Exhibits include a copy of the indenture.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 375 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Carthage & Hartsville Turnpike Co. v. H. B. McDonald Smith Land and Title Dispute

Dispute involves land and property.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 271 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1855 Daniel Dillard v. Alexander Dillard et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Thomas Lancaster and James Richardson.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 247 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1854 Francis Dowell v. Herbert H. Sullivan et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendant: Samuel Allison. Case also involves debt disputes and a contested will.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 247 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 Hugh R. Patterson& wife Cynthia v. David W. Humphreys, et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Heirs of Elijah Humphreys, Thomas Murray.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 240 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 I.B. Young & Burton L. Farrill v. James C. Sanders Smith Trespass and Damages Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 265 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1817 James Mulhearn v. Washington L. Hannum & John Dickinson Smith Land and Title Dispute

Washington Hannum lived on a 1,500 acre plot of land which he sold to Mulhearn. There was a dispute concerning the boundaries and value of the land and this suit was filed to settle the dispute.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 4a 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1815 John Cockrill v. Alexander McCall, & wife Smith Land and Title Dispute

Cockrill was said to be partners in a concern that had to do with vast land belonging to Mark Rbtsn. Add'l def's: Thomas, John B., & Joseph W. Armstrong, William Huglett & wife, John & Polly McNairy, Mary Dougherty, Mary W. Burke, William & Frances Bond, David Yarborough & wife, John & Elizabeth Childress, Washington L. & Patsy Hannum, Sterling, Eldridge, & Sally Robertson, William & Charles Polk, Alfred M. Carter, William B. Carter, George & Sarah Daffield, Eliza, Mary, & Elizabeth Carter, William Cocke.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 2 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 James D. Dickerson, Jesse & Nancy Beasley & M. C. & Elizabeth Smith v. Rebecca Dickerson & Charles & Sarah Taylor Smith Land and Title Dispute

A. L. Dickerson died intestate in 1864, Thomas Sanderson took out letters of administration on the estate. A. L. died with a large estate of land. However, Rebecca Dickerson had never been assigned a dowry. The suit seeks to settle the estate and to insure no lands are sold until financial matters are clarified legally.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 7a 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 J. C. Donaho & P. C. Yeaman v. James Alexander, exe., et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

The defendant was exec. of William Young, dec. Additional Defendant: Henry C. Brooks.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 677 428 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 James D. Gass, by next of friend, F. M. Gass v. Nashville and Knoxville Railroad Co. Smith Injury and Damages

The plaintiff, seven-year-old James D. Gass, sued the defendant for damages for an injury sustained on a turntable belonging to the railroad that broke and disfigured the plaintiff's leg. F. M. Gass, claimed that the defendant was negligent leaving the turntable unlocked where it could reasonably be expected that children would play. Includes related case and newspaper clipping about Willie Bates, by next friend v. N., C. & St. Louis Railway Co.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1055 155 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 Louisa Clark v. John M. Ballard et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Anna Gilleham, Charles F. Burton, George D. Clark, A.J. Clark, John E. Clark.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 37 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 L. B. Allen, et al. v. The Smithville Home Telephone Company Smith Contract Dispute and Damages

Additional Plaintiffs: A. B. Allen

 Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 127 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1865 L H. Squires, et al. v. J. D. Bone, admr. Of William Bone, dec. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: John Moores and E. A. Wright. Case also involves a debt dispute.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Minerva F. Beason, by next friend v. Michael Lancaster, et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Next friend: Benjamin B. Beason. Addtl dfnt: Mary Ash. Pltf. stated she was the daughter of Rebecca Beason, who died owning several tracts of inherited land. Pltf. asserted her aunt accidently sold her mother's land unaware she died with a written will and heir. Pltf. sued for rights and profits of land.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1032 116 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Plunketts Creek Baptist Church v. James B. Norris Smith Land and Title Dispute

In ~1837, the plaintiff, an unincorporated body of about 75 members, procured a small tract of land on which to build a house of worship. The church maintains that the land was donated in two parcels, by John Harper & James Pope who had adjoining farms. Defendant's father had purchased the Pope farm, now inherited by J. B. Norris. Defendant said to have moved fences to incorporate the portion of land Pope donated for church use - without the benefit of a deed issued; plaintiffs sought to attain title.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 732 118 Order A Copy
View Entry 1824 State v. Logan Harper Smith Assault and Battery

Harper was accused of attacking and beating Mary Cockerham on July 29, 1823, after an argument during which he believed her to have slandered his sister.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 State v. Miles Bradley, et al. Smith Breaking and Entering

Miles Bradley, referred to in the case as "colored," was accused of breaking into the store house of H. B. Oliver and R. A. Mann in order to commit grand larceny. In 1877 Bradley allegedy broke a store window, belonging to the firm of Mann & Oliver. Bradley was found and arrested, but he resisted arrest. Includes description of store stock, as well as Bradey himself.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 35 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 State v. Samuel Dowell (col.) Smith Assault and Battery

Defendant was listed as "colored." Victim: G.W. Pride (also listed as "colored").

 Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 49 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Samuel Allison v. James M. Williams Smith Trespass and Damages Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 269 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. Herschel Bellar Smith Assault and Battery Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 431 11 Order A Copy
View Entry Susan L. Meador v. Henry S. Meador, et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendant: Richard S. Duke.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 478 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 State v. William Saddler (col.) et al. Smith Breaking and Entering

Additional defendant: Jeff Burris, col. Defendants were accused of house breaking and grand larceny. Defendants were accused of breaking into the home of J. C. Saunders and stole money (including notes, currency, and coins).

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 25a 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 State v. J. T. Winfrey et al. Smith Assault and Battery

Additional parties: Luke Winfrey

 Middle Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 133 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1851 Solomon Dice v. Creed Penn, et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendant: Thomas W. Page

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 388 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 State v. J. L. Cardwell Smith Assault and Battery

Incomplete casefile. Victim and circumstances are unclear. Defendant's name also spelled Caldwell.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 872 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Thomas Stalcup v. Melissa Bradley et al. Smith Trespass and Damages

Additional Defendants: John Bradley and Susan Bradley.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1813 William Howard v. Armistead Stubblefield Smith Land and Title Dispute

The suit concerns a tract of land on the dry fork of Round Lick in Wilson County. A judgement as recovered against William Howard for $1000. Howard appealed stating the fine was unjust.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1815 William Woodfork v. John Gray Blount et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Edward Harris, Charles Smallwood, Graftin Ireland, and Nathaniel Williams (who's dead but his Administrator, Samuel Nixon, represented him). Edward Harris died as well, but had heirs at law to represent him (they are named). Thomas Brickell of Gates County North Carolina is involved. Mentions that it was held in a court of equity.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 176 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1814 Wilson Cage v. James Turney, et als. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Elizabeth Turney, Samuel Turney, Hopkins Turney & Patty Dixon Turney. Case only one page.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 2 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1802 William T. Lewis v. Joel Rice Smith Land and Title Dispute

Edwin Hickman signed a bond binding himself to his heir John Hughes, for 500 pounds, for a tract of land in Davidson County on the Cumberland. This land was claimed & promised to different parties, resulting in this suit. Wm. Lewis sued Joel & Eliza Rice, Thomas & John P. Hickman, by Thomas his guardian, all on account of the dealings of Edwin Hickman, dec'd. The suit sought to settle lawful ownership of the land.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 William Young v. Leonard H. Cardwell Smith Trespass and Damages Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 219 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 William Anderson v. Robert Oldham& Hugh McKinnis Smith Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 48 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 William Baisley v. T. J. Usry et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Soloman Frisby and wife, and Jesse Pollard.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 269 0 Order A Copy