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 1931 Allison Lumber Company v. Verdie Mae Hosale et al. Hamilton Contract Dispute and Damages

Incomplete case. Briefs only. The Allison Lumber Co. furnished defendant with lumber under special contract for use in the building of a house on her property. All the lumber was contracted for and furnished prior to an execution of a deed of trust to W.A. Sadd and Taylor Durham, trustees, to secure a loan from the Chattanooga Savings Bank & Trust Co., except $134.56 worth. The plaintiff sought to hold def. to the contract made on her behalf by her husband as her agent.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1303 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Catherine Gaines et al. v. Cordelia McKinney et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Annie Gaines Reed, Mary Gaines Eidson and Charles Eidson. Additional defendants: J.W. Haywood, Maggie Haywood, E.F. Lennon, R.L. Huff, Commercial Bank and Trust Co., Charles Gaines and Annie May Gaines. Gaines et al. suing for deed between E.H. Rocket and Andy Gaines & Cordelia McKinney, which attempted to convey a joint tenancy between Gaines and McKineey to be declared and void; for land to be sold and the Bank restrained from selling property.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1291 91 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 E. E. Berney v. Cumberland Grocery Company Campbell Injury and Damages

Berney was driving a Pontiac Roadster on a Claiborne County public road when he struck the bumper of a large truck operated by the defendant. Berney averred that truck driver had "unlawfully, carelessly, negligently, and recklessly parked said truck and left it standing" diagonally into the road in front of Brown's store (Speedwell, Tennessee).

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1346 110 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 F. L. Barrier v. McFadden & Oates Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Case concerned a dispute on amount of commissions owed by defendant for cotton bought and sold by the plaintiff on the defendants behalf. Case file appears to not be complete. No docket number indicated. Folder 2 contains an envelope with 223 pages of receipts that were filed as an exhibit to the case. See WT2126 for another envelope of receipts (302 pgs), 2 stuck inside envelope.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2075 651 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 F. S. Dellinger v. Davenport Silk Mills Hamilton Injury and Damages

Plaintiff was employed by the defendant. In 1930, plaintiff was performing his duties when he went to examine a Frigidaire motor, moving the machine, which left a hole open to the basement. The plaintiff fell into the hole and broke his arm and injured his shoulder and it was permanently impaired and unusable. He quit the company in March 1931 and now sues for 50% of his average wage for 200 weeks, stating the injury came solely from and out of his employment with the defendant.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1344 114 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 George D. Lyle et al. v. James A. Pouder et al. Carter Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Myrtle V. Lyle and Sanna Lyle. Additional defendants: Millard T. Waggoner and wife Barbara A., Dovie C. Cass, H.H. Dyer, trustee, and R.R. Miller, trustee. Pla. sued for injunction restraining Pouder from selling or disposing of title to track of land, George D. Lyle's $1500 note and Waggoner's $500 notes. Pla. Wanted decree that declared foreclosure sale void, granted title of land to them, and gave full amount of damages to land caused by Pouder and Waggoner.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1320 117 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 H. C. Reed, et al. v. Sandy R. Preston, et al. Washington Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainants: Ethel Reed, Carl Adams, John E. Hiborn, Fannie E. Hilborn. Additional Defendants: the unknown heirs and representatives of Sandy R. Preston.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 722 143 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 International Harvester Company of America v. C. S. Scott Shelby Injury and Damages

Opinion only. Shelby County case found in East TN boxes. Court of Origin: Unknown.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 83 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. H. Pressnell et al. v. W. L. Porter Knox Trespass and Damages

Plea of trespass to his damage of $20,000. Defendants published in the Knoxville Herald a defamatory article titled "The Common Liar" Again Suffering From An Attack of Niggardly Situperation by Bartow G. Wilson. Article included on pages 4-5. Additional plaintiffs: Bartow G. Wilson and Knoxville Herald newspaper.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1329 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. B. & W. G. Brownlow, Agents for Leasing Company No. 1 v. Ressler Leather Company Knox Land and Title Dispute

Brownlows recovered judgment against Ressler for $430 & for possession of premises at No. 310 Wall Avenue in Knoxville, where proprietorship shoe repair business was located (known as Wall Avenue Shoe Shop). Shop at 1 point operated by Louis Friedman, brother-in-law of Fred Millen, who leased the premises from the Brownlows. Friedman had become indebted to Ressler, who allowed Millen's son Louis to operate the shoe repair shop until debt pd. Dispute over ownership of the shop.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1350 67 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. W. Crudgington v. Charles E. Galbraith et al Knox Land and Title Dispute

Add. Defendants: Lillian D. Galbraith, Mrs. M. A. Thweatt, Alfred G. Adkins, Jr., J. P. Stanton, & J. Wallace Keller. Issue over the conveyance and deed to a certain tract of land in said county.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1352 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 James Solomon v. M. F. Sizer & Joe Thomas Knox Injury and Damages

In 1930, the plaintiff was driving his car along the road when the car owned by M. F. Sizer and operated by a man under his employment, Joe Thomas, recklessly and carelessly hit the plaintiff, causing serious injury to both the car and the plaintiff himself. Suing for damages in the sum of $5,000.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1355 61 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Jack P. McKissack, et al. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA. Madison Insurance Claims and Policies

Addtl pltf: W. F. McKissack, brother. After the death of their parents, pltfs. had policy changed to their names through agent J. N. Tarbet. After their family home and outbuildings burned, dfnts. refused to pay out insurance claim without proof of ownership, said deed having burned in the fire. Ex mat: ins. policy, plat maps of: property, family house, smokehouse, and well house, telegrams, etc. In 5 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2107 879 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 L. H. Phillips, et al v. The North River Insurance Company Madison Insurance Claims and Policies

The plaintiffs were seeking to reform a fire insurance policy issued by The North River Insurance Company. Other plaintiffs: Marge Phillips (wife of L.H. Phillips), H.D. Summer, and J.D. Hopper. 2 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2065 269 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Lillie Sewell v. Will Harris Hamilton Injury and Damages

Inside the case transcript, the plaintiff is listed as Will Harris and the defendants are listed as Tom & Lillie Sewall. Harris is sued for damages for personal injuries in the sum of $200 by reason of the defendants care being operated in a reckless, careless, negligent, and unlawful manner in excess of 20 miles per hour and therefore running into the plaintiffs car causing personal and bodily harm.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1329 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mary L. Bingham v. Business Men's Assurance Company of America Hardin Insurance Claims and Policies

Pltf. sued to recover $1,000 on a life ins. policy with dfnt. Pltf's husband, Lytle B. Bingham, was a Cashier at the Hardin County Bank. On the night of Jan. 14., Lytle had his brother, Howard Bingham, remove all the cash on hand at the bank and deliver it to him. Lytle claimed business in Jackson, and left home around 9 p.m. On TN Hwy. 5/US 45 between Saltillo and Jackson, something happened, and Lytle was found burned in his car under mysterious circumstances. 2 folders. More in WT2150, 2112, 2151.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2113 213 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 McFadden & Oates, a partnership v. F. L. Barrier Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

McFadden & Oates: George McFadden, W. L. Oates, and Edward Browning Jr. Barrier initially sued for $1925, the amount due on a contract between himself and the pltfs. Pltf.'s appeal only, see WT2075 for more files. McFadden & Oates were dealers in cotton. Housed in 2 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2084 283 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mary A. Foust et al. v. Laura Hicks et al. Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Gaines Foust, Tyler F. & Beulah Notthingham. Additional defendants: Rule & Della Hicks, Rachel Shouse, Iva Hicks, Effie K. Hicks, and Henry Hicks, P.K. & Mary Hicks, Dudley W. Hicks, and Hal Hicks. Involved case over the transfer and ownership of a tract of land containing 112 acres. Def. claimed to be owners of 2/3 interest in land, which pla. Charge was false as it should only be 1/2 interest. Pla. Also sought reimbursement for cut timber. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1337 324 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mary E. Allen et al. v. Will W. Brown et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs Mildred Brown Cameron, Ralph A. Brown, Catherine H. Lester, Maude E. Cox, Frank C. Brown, Annie N. Hayder, Johnie West, and Helen Whittle. Additional defendants: Mary Brown, Elizabeth Bailey, Guy Smith, John Johnson, the East TN National Bank, and F.E. Haun. Both parties were tenants in common for title to land in which Mattie E. Brown had owned 2/3 interest and pla. 1/3. Pla. Suing for both party's rights to real estate to be declared, land sold to pay taxes and be divided.

 East Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1366 143 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mrs. Nannie Bledsoe, et al. v. Inter-City Trucking Co., et al. Haywood Insurance Claims and Policies

Addtl pltf: Lucile Duemler. Addtl dfnts: The Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York. Pltfs. brought action under the Workmen's Compensation Law of Tennessee. A. J. Bledsoe was killed under the employment of dfnt. and en route to work when he died. Attempting to avoid driving over downed powerlines in a storm, Bledsoe stepped of his truck to remove them and was instantly electrocuted. His mother and sister are pltfs., sought benefits over estranged wife, Rosolie Bushey, and sued for payment from dfnts.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2099 180 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mary Hill v. City of Chattanooga Hamilton Injury and Damages

Hill sued the City of Chattanooga for $3000 damages. Hill was crossing 6th Avenue at the corner of 34th street when she stepped into a hole which the defendant negligently allowed to remain there. Hill fell to the ground, injuring her left leg, ankle, and knee. Hill alleged that it was dark and she could not see the hole; that she exercised due care and was without fault. Jury ruled in favor of the defendant. Hill moved for new trial, which was overruled, and then appealed.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1349 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Myrtle Ellison v. Pete Settles, et al. Campbell Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Ben Brown, B. Turner, Emmit Settles, and Livie Turner. Ellison, Emmit Settles and Livie Turner owned a tract of land that was willed to them by their father Harrison Settles. Pete Settles claimed ownership and had leased the land to Brown and B. Turner. Pete claimed ownership through suit Pete Settles v. The Estate & Unknown Heirs of G.H. Settles, dec. Plaintiff wanted decree declared void as she and her siblings were not in suit and the title divided with her siblings. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1359 268 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 National Life& Accident Insurance Co. v. W. C. Henson Washington Insurance Claims and Policies

Court of Origin is the Law Court at Johnson City. Pla. in error was sued by the Def. in error who was seeking the payment of a policy due to him. Pla. in error argues that the paralysis suffered by the Def. in error is not covered by said policy. Pla. in error also notes that the Def. in error is now able to walk several miles at a time. Def. in error allegedly suffers from an illness called Jake Leg which is contracted after drinking an intoxicant known as Jamaica Ginger.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1325 119 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 R. W. Johnson v. The Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Company Hamilton Injury and Damages

Additional material in ET 90. In 1929, the plaintiff was driving a car on a public highway when the conductor of a train owned by the defendant negligently ran it against the plaintiff's car. The vehicles struck with violent force and the contents of the train car fell on the plaintiff, including fish plates, spikes, and railroad iron. The plaintiff was greatly injured and sued for $3,000 in damages.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1350 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Robert Smith v. State. Cocke Assault and Battery

Additional cause of action: Drunk in a Public Place. Pla. in error is accused of is accused of beating and stabbing Luther Gammons and Clifton Bible.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1325 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Charlie Beard& Eary Price Knox Breaking and Entering

Additional cause of action: larceny

 East Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 795 63 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State ex rel Little River Lumber Company v. L. C. Whaley & wife R. C. Whaley, & Pharis Trentham Sevier Land and Title Dispute

Dispute over 1300 acres of land on east side of Sugarland Mountain. Little River Lumber Company claims land via 1839 TN grant #22683 issued to Drury P. Armstrong (based on entry #1549) & Whaleys claim it via adverse possession of junior grant: 1879 TN grant #40880 issued to J. C. & dad Wellington McMahan (based on entry #2680). Whaleys farmed the land. Exhibits: 6 oversized maps (2 are very detailed w/color & lots of writing) in oversize location M-17-16. 4 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1335 776 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. T. N. Calhoun, Walter Calhoun& Tom Calhoun Jr. McMinn Assault and Battery

Defendants charged with assaulting Gertie Cooter with their hands and fists and unlawfully strike, beat, bruise, and wound and otherwise injure her. Court found them guilty and fined them each $250. Defendants moved for new trial.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1348 111 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. C. B. Mason Hamilton Assault and Battery

Mason convicted of assault & battery, fined $500, for recklessly driving a car so as to hit Tom Walker with the car, resulting in his death.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1312 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Sallie Kivett et al. v. David A. Kivett et al. Claiborne Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs Juanita Gibson and Roberta Kivett. Additional defendants: H.J. and Mossie Kivett. Sallie was the widow of Jesse R. Kivett; David was his brother and H.J. was his father. 20 years prior, H.J. and his wife bequeathed their farm to both sons. Jesse Kivett had owned a portion of said farm for 20 years without any issue. After the deaths of H.J. and Jesse Kivett, David claimed ownership to the whole farm, including the portion belonging to Sallie and her children. 3 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1332 456 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Susan E. Martin et al. v. Alice Isham et al. Roane Land and Title Dispute

Add. Pla: W.S. Martin. Add. Def: Dennie Isham and Sarah Martin. Plaintiffs owned a tract a land willed to John C. Martin, Susan's deceased husband, by his father Elisha Martin. Defendants owned a tract adjoining plaintiff's land that was willed to their father, W.M. Martin, also by Elisha Martin. Dispute over boundary of two properties, which had been sued in court before. Pla. Sought decree declaring line be the old road and an injunction restraining def. from trespassing. Add. materials in ET 1376.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1349 133 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Thomas Bogle v. C. R. Herman Gibson Injury and Damages

The plaintiff claimed that the defendant recklessly, carelessly, negligently and unlawfully drove his automobile over onto and against the automobile of Thomas Bogle causing him injuries in the amount of 50,000 dollars.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2046 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Tennessee Mining& Manufacturing Company v. Isaac Low Anderson Land and Title Dispute

Plaintiff sued Low, claiming he was trespassing by using wagon road that crossed Plaintiff's land. Low (whose land adjoined Plaintiff's) said road was public road. Land at issue on New River near Rosedale Brick Schoolhouse. Low's land (aka Patterson tract unoccupied for more than 20 yrs but fruit gathered & timber cut & removed from it, and those products carried out on road in question. Witnesses: Henry Byrge, Charley Phillips, Calvin Marlow, T.R. Patterson, Calvin Phillips, George M. Bunch.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1307 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 W. A. Walker v. F. G. Rucker et al Roane Land and Title Dispute

Issue over land known as the old Tip Holland lands in said county. The parties had an arrangement during the auction of the land or sometime after for lumber, but the defendant neglected to follow through with the agreement and is trying to keep the land.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1344 127 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 William K. Varnell & Eva Claire Varnell v. J. N. Moore Hamilton Injury and Damages

Defendants sued for $1000 for personal injuries and damages to his wife, Eva Clair Varnell. Defendant lost control of his automobile and crashed into the plaintiffs. Exhibits include 4 photos of the accident scene and a letter recounting the accident.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1324 140 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 W. G. Deaver et al. v. J. N. Nelson et al. Knox Contract Dispute and Damages

Additional plaintiff: E.H. Deaver. Additional defendants: Margaret E. Nelson, Blanche York, and Deaver-Nelson Company. Pla. Owned 75% ($15,000) of the company's capital stock. J.N. Nelson agreed to purchase the entire capital stock belonging to the plaintiffs. Def. also agreed to take on plaintiffs' debt toward the company. The company had been threatening legal action against pla. To settle their accounts. Pla. Charged they were no longer liable to co. for said accounts. 3 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1340 387 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 W. A. Robinson v. State Hamilton Assault and Battery

Incomplete case file. Plaintiff in error is accused of assaulting A. Fletcher with a pistol.

 East Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1377 12 Order A Copy