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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 | 1873 | Andrew Gregory v. Thomas Chadwell exe. of E. H. Childress | Davidson | Petitions for Appeal |
Request for appeal; request for writ of Supersedeas; challenge to previous judgment rendered when plaintiff was ill and absent as approved by the Justice of the Peace; writ of scire facias not exercised against co-defendants |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 329 | 56 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | A. D. Taylor et al.v. Beverly Cowles et al | Dyer | Appeal for New Trial |
Add. plaintiff: W.H. Ward. Add. defendant: C.C. Dawson, Sheriff. The plaintiff was involved in a company called "Dixie Picture Show". The defendant originally brought a suit against the Dixie Picture Show and plaintiff to recover a sum of $20. The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the judgment and that he was ordered to pay witness fees totaling $30, which he stated was unjust and illegal. |
West | Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1540 | 99 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | A. L. Maxwell v. Thor H. Pearnell | Appeal for New Trial |
This casefile an appeal to determine whether land sold to plaintiff in 1856 was a void sale. No county listed |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1822 | Benjamin Joslin v. John Danly | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
amount of damages $5000.00 |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 334 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | C. E. Smith v. D. C. Slaughter | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial | West | Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 394 | 17 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1913 | C. F. Williams v. N. C. Collins | Henry | Appeal for New Trial |
C. F. Williams was the Road Superintendent for Henry County. Collins sued for damages due to unmaintained roads and won. This case is Williams sued for a new trial in attempt to overturn the original verdict. Damages listed as value of $25.00. Defendant is also listed as Ernest Collins on case docket # 21590. All items filed in same folder as they appear to be the same case. One case was filed in Henry County Law #1 and the other in Henry County Law #2. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1335 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1858 | Calvin Norris & Peter Tharp & wife v. Carter L. Dalton & Betsy Dalton | Grainger | Appeal for New Trial |
This case is an appeal to an earlier case, "Calvin Norris & Mahalia Norris v. C. L. Dalton & Betsy Dalton", located in Box ET79. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1935 | Clark Bros. Inc. v. Luella West | Hamilton | Motion for Appeal |
This case file is an appeal regarding the re-possession of one bed, chest of drawers, and one vanity. Defendant alleged in initial case that plaintiff unlawfully repossessed furniture from her home. Exhibit: Sales contract between plaintiff and defendant's deceased common-law husband, Ed West. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1550 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1937 | D. E. Milne v. Annie Lee Harwood | Hamilton | Appeal for New Trial |
Annie Lee Harwood claims that Milne was driving negligently at great speed and was driving said in such a manner as to have no control thereof and was not keeping a lookout ahead as required by law and the result was a collision with plaintiff's car. The Milne brings this case to appellate review on a motion for a new trial. Exhibit: 9 photos that show the street and the car that the action involved. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1260 | 230 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | E. H. Patten, et al v. J. H. Hannah, et al | Anderson | Motion for Appeal |
Plaintiff in error had a judgment rendered against him in a previous case for an unpaid note. This case file is an appeal of that case. Additional Plaintiff (in error): Elijah Lord. Additional Defendant: E. L. Hannah |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1621 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | F. A. Schnickie, v. John E. Matthier | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
This case file is a motion for an appeal in a case where a judgment was rendered against plaintiff in error to repay a promissory note. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1621 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | Greeneville Paint, Rock, & Railroad Co. v. Andrew Johnson | Greene | Motion for Appeal |
Defendant initially sued plaintiff for capital stock dividends not paid, judgment was in favor of defendant. This case file is a motion for an appeal of that case. Exhibit: Document: Report of the meeting of the Stockholders of Greeneville, Paint, Rock and Railroad Co. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1598 | 70 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | George W. Haskell v. James Vanghn | Hamilton | Appeal for New Trial |
Appeal on a previous case involving a lease on a property and paid interest on it. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | H. B. Clay et al. v. William Odell | Hawkins | Petitions for Appeal |
Additional plaintiff: N. B. Clay. The plaintiffs are asking the court to overturn a judgment which awarded the defendants damages. The plaintiffs claim to have been unaware of the proceedings and hence unable to file an appeal in time. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1182 | 29 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | J. R. Alexander v. R. B. Briggs | McNairy | Appeal for New Trial |
R. B. Riggs surviving partner of N. C. Riggs & Son. Plaintiff earlier brought suit against defendant and won. Details of this lawsuit are not given. |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 213 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | John W. Clifft v. J. N. Walker | Benton | Appeal for New Trial | West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1177 | 24 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1843 | Jacob Smith v. James Britton | Greene | Appeal for New Trial |
Peter Missemery also listed as defendant. Original bill was a plea of trespassing and damages in the total of $200 against Britton, which resulted in a judgment against Smith. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1135 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1861 | John J. Smith v. J. G. Hodges | Jefferson | Appeal for New Trial |
This case seems to be an appeal only. The original case involved dispute over stud horses. Several witness testimonies are included. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1199 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1895 | J. H. Riley, in error v. Richard White, in error | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
Case involved a dispute over the possession of a mule, described as "one Mare mouse colored mule about 15 hand about six years rated at Seventy Five Dollars" that the defendant unlawfully seized. This appeal by the plaintiff states that the courts ruling for the defendant was controversial-see assignment of errors. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1050 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | Johnson County v. A. Murphy | Johnson | Appeal for New Trial |
This is an appeal for a case where defendant sued plaintiff. Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace. Incomplete file. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 2 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | James Chilton v. Henrietta Johnson | Obion | Petitions for Appeal |
This petition came as a result of a case which originally had Johnson sued Chilton for debt. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 118 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | James J. Sellers v. Malinda Frost | Union | Petitions for Appeal |
In 1886 the courts judged in favor of Ms. Frost for $12.50, however many legal issues resulted from the case that was eventually appealed to Supreme Court. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1862 | 17 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1867 | Joseph Alison v. Martha& Jane Barcroft | Sullivan | Appeal for New Trial |
The plaintiffs are seeking the reversal of a previous judgment made in favor of the defendants. Original cause of action unknown. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1197 | 14 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1867 | John Swan v. State | Jefferson | Petitions for Appeal |
Incomplete casefile. This case sites State v. Benjamin Doughty and Amagro Noel. The primary document is a petition from the plaintiff for a writ of supersedeas and writ of coram nobis. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1197 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1933 | J. C. Webster v. Mountain City Cone Company, et al. | Hamilton | Appeal for New Trial |
This case file is an appeal for a case where Plaintiff alleged that defendant company sold him an ice cream cone maker, however the machine was determine to have patents held by the McLaren Corporation, who sued Plaintiff for patent infringement. Plaintiff sued defendant company for damages resulting from suit. Additional Defendant: Paul Campbell |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1565 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | Liebman & Schloss v. Coleman Bros. | Dickson | Motion for Appeal |
This is an appeal only. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 915 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Lee Carey v. State | Knox | Motion for Appeal |
In the original case, Carey was convicted of unlawfully carrying deadly weapons on his person. The weapons included belt pistols, pocket pistols and revolvers against the peace and dignity of the state. Carey appealed this conviction. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1688 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | M.M. Brien v. Andrew Murfree | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1914 | Memphis Street Railway Company v. Edwin Pankey | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
This is the appeal by the Memphis Street Railway Company from a prior judgment. See WT Box 1973 for the original case. Includes published copy of "Assignment of Errors, Brief and Argument" and "Petition for Certiorari". |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1373 | 158 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Mechanics National Bank of Nashville v. George C. Taylor | Maury | Appeal for New Trial | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 43 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Memphis Street Railway Co. v. Julia & William Davis | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
Defendants originally won judgment of $250 plus costs against plaintiff in 1905. Plaintiff appealed decision; in 1906 judgment affirmed when plaintiff defaulted. Plaintiff seeks new appeal, maintains that the earlier default was caused only by the failure of plaintiff's counsel to arrive on time. Nature of original lawsuit not stated. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 937 | 13 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | N. Clapp v. H. R. Dunsmore & wife | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
This is not a complete case file…it appears to be simply a memo. Dunsmore and wife obtained a judgement against Clapp in the circuit court for some sort of debt owed to them (amount not noted.) Clapp requested a new trial because he was not present during the first trial due to illness. His request was denied by the lower court and he is appealing that decision. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1644 | 30 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1835 | Pleasant Miller v. Jacob Robinson, Esq, et al. | White | Petitions for Appeal |
An appeal of a prior judgment between the two parties. The original case deals with the settlement of the estate of Jabob Robinson |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 377 | 68 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | Paul W. Treanor, et al. v. State, ex. rel., Vernon H. Sharp | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
Additional Plaintiff: Otto B. Giers. Incomplete file. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 491 | 4 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1881 | Robert Harris& John Darnell v. State | Henry | Appeal for New Trial |
Original trial was for robbery |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 162 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1854 | R. Crutcher v. William Chaffin, et al. | Lawrence | Motion for Appeal |
Additional defendants: E. M. Chaffin, John Chaffin, T. T. Christian, Lee M. Bentley, and John W. Stewart. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 245 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | Romeyn Mead, et al. v. National Bank of McMinnville | Warren | Petitions for Appeal |
Other plaintiffs: George Steetley (also spelled Stratley). |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 623 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | R. E. Shelton v. The Corporation of the Town of Erin | Houston | Appeal for New Trial |
Notes previous bond to pay the corporation for unknown causes in the face of destruction of property. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 | 30 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | Reuben West v. Sam Milligan | Greene | Motion for Appeal |
Milligan is plaintiff, West defendant. West appealing from court decision against him for $74.75. Court ruled in favor of plaintiff again and defendant is indebted to Milligan for $96.41 Defendant moves for new trial, is rejected, and the appealed again. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1189 | 42 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1888 | S. M. McBride v. M. B. Harwell | Warren | Petitions for Appeal |
The original case was concerning a debt of sixty four dollars owed by McBride to Harwell. Harwell has a mechanics lien upon the house and lot of McBride. The debt was for material furnished and work in the building and house on the lot. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 747 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1983 | The Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Portland, Maine, in error v. Sallie D. Patterson, in error | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
The plaintiff in error, Union Mutual Life Insurance, has initiated the appeal of a circuit court verdict against them for $2,892.87. Represented by Nashville lawyer, J. C. Bradford--Union Mutual is appealing the case Sallie D. Patterson v. Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Portland, Maine. A brief is included that was published in the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Dec. Term 1893. The dispute is over a life insurance policy. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1054 | 121 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | The Palatine Insurance Company LTD v. J.D. Lester | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
This suit was instituted to recover on a policy of fire insurance issued by the defendant and also to recover penalties for the wilful, malicious and flagrant failure to pay said policy. Assignments of error present for a review by this court include: that the policy was secured by means of false and fraudulent representations, that he failed to give written notice of loss within sixty days and that the conduct of the plaintiff was such as to justify the recovery of the penalty provided by statute. |
West | Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1376 | 125 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | The Mayor & Alderman of the City of Knoxville v. James A. Compton | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
Defendant was the owner of a black sow, and filed previous case because he believed that the plaintiff in error unlawfully seized from defendant's possession. This case was filed as an appeal to the previous case. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | William Keith, et al. v. R. P. Jenkins | DeKalb | Appeal for New Trial |
Additional parties: R. P. Davis. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 68 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1852 | William McMurry v. Elijah Morton | Davidson | Petitions for Appeal |
McMurry seeks to appeal a judgment against him in a prior hearing. He states that he was not present at the former hearing and did not know of the charges against him until he was told there was a warrant out for him. He claims his signature was forged. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 383 | 7 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1888 | Western Union Telegraph Company v. Mary E. Mumford, exe. | Warren | Petitions for Appeal |
This suit was originally brought by E.W. Munford in his life-time against Western Union Telegraph Company to recover damages alleged to have been sustained through delay in delivery of a message. Munford died and was revived in the name of Mary Munford. This is a request for an appeal. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 747 | 100 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | Walter N. Kidd v. State | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
A petition for disbarment was executed against the plaintiff, an attorney at law, in 1916 from the Memphis Bar. The plaintiff was found guilty of impropriety and dishonesty during his duty. This case is a petition to overrule the previous judgment. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1492 | 250 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | W. H. Twilla v. State | Dyer | Appeal for New Trial |
Convicted of murdering Pete Dugal (colored). Appealing because judge wouldn't permit several witnesses to respond to specific questions. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 861 | 15 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1873 | W. G. Bansemer& Co. v. E. Wilhoit& Co. | Greene | Appeal for New Trial |
Original cause of action is debt and involves the wholesale purchase of grocery products by Wilhoit and Co. from Bansemer and Co. It appears that the defendant did not receive the products ordered and refused to honor payment agreement. The case file includes descriptions and prices of various grocery products. W. G. Bansemer and G. A. Bansemer are partners in W. G. Bansemer and Co. and E. Wilhoit and William Vanhup are partners in Wilhoit and Co. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1229 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | William Kerr v. State | Loudon | Motion for Appeal |
In the original case, the defendant was charged with assault with intent to rape. He was sentenced to ten years of hard labor. He then appealed this sentence. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1688 | 24 | Order A Copy |