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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | |
View Entry | 1947 | William Penn Fire Insurance Company v. Charles Jones | Sullivan | Insurance Claims and Policies | East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 289 | 177 | Order A Copy |