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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1888 | A. G. Rogers et al. v. Walter Stokes | Wilson | Application for Injunction |
This cause was instituted to enjoin a suit at law brought upon a note for one thousand and fifteen dollars and thirty six cents payable to Jordan Stokes, Sr. and by him voluntarily assigned to the defendant and by him sued upon. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 812 | 125 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | Amos P. Curry v. Marcus J. Wright et al. | Shelby | Application for Injunction |
Additional defendants: J. W. Provine, George C. Holmes, Daniel C. Lenofs, W. R. Holmes, The County of Shelby, T. C. Bleckley as chairman of the county court of Shelby County, James Reiley as clerk of the county, and probate courts of Shelby County… Additional defendants: William T. Avery as clerk of the criminal court of Shelby County, Ed A. Cole, as clerk and master of the First Chancery Court of Shelby County, M. D. L. Steward… there are more than can be listed |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 154 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Adelia B. Spencer v. Peggy (T. J.) O'Brien | Sevier | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks an injunction to prevent Defendant from using a rock wall to force a creek onto Plaintiff's land. Exhibits include b&w photographs, maps, |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 519 | 384 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1899 | B. H. Beazley v. John L. Kennedy, et al. | Davidson | Application for Injunction |
Additional Defendant: George W. Stainback. Defendants are members of the Board of Public Works and Affairs of the Mayor and City Counsel of Nashville. Exhibits: newspaper clippings, reports and illustration on the Phillips & Buttorf building fire. Complainant sought to enjoin defendants from making or entering into a contract with any bidder for the purchase of a fire hose for the city of Nashville. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 529 | 89 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1938 | Charlie Murray v. S. H. Justice et al | Morgan | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks to stop defendants from collecting profits off of disputed lands. Add. Defendants: H. W. Summer, J. K. Stockton, George L. Stockton, Mary Jane Winningham, S. L. Winningham, Braford (Bransford) Winningham. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 725 | 42 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1896 | Carter, Dunbar & Co. et al. v. R. C. Nesmith, Trustee et al. | DeKalb | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiffs, E. J. Evans, Trustee, William Hunt, and J. R. McClellan of Carter, Dunbar and Co., sued the defendants, Nesmith, Trustee, J. D. McClellan, and John Blackburn to restrain them from selling a tract of land to pay creditors on the grounds that Plaintiff Hunt was a minor at the time the conveyance was made. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1062 | 70 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | Commercial Standard Insurance Company v. Jack Hixson, County Court Clerk, et al | Hamilton | Application for Injunction |
Additional Defendants: Frank J. Burns, Sheriff for Hamilton County, and S. M. Hudlow, Deputy Sheriff for Hamilton County. Exhibits: payment receipt, copy of garnishment notice, copy of title insurance policy. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 366 | 76 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | City of Johnson City v. J. L. Albritton et al. | Washington | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks injunction from Chancery Court regarding pending suit by defendant in Law Court, where he is sued for damages stemming from wrongful termination. Additional Defendant: J. H. Knight. |
East | Range: 6 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 433 | 121 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1946 | Dossie T. Cooper v. R. P. Harvey, et al. | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Def. erected a brightly lit sign directly outside the domicile of Plaintiff. Plaintiff seeks damages and an injunction. Exhibits include zoning regulations book, b&w photos, sign specifications. Add. Defendants: Mary C. Harvey, Royal Crown Bottling Co. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 533 | 207 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | E. A. Ball v. Ellis G. Davidson | Coffee | Application for Injunction |
Petition was filed requesting an injunction to stop Defendant repairing and using a mill race way over his land. Testimony make some references to Civil War |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 499 | 146 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1880 | F. G. Wilson v. W. A. Page et al. | Obion | Application for Writ of Attachment |
Additional Defendant: J. D. Jones |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 161 | 258 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1949 | Fred F. Liming et al. v. William E. Maloney et al. | Hamilton | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiffs, as representatives of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 917, seek injunction to stop local chapter from being taken over by National office, and all assets seized. Exhibits include depositions. Case summary only. See ET 278 &280 Add. Plaintiffs: C. E. Weisgarber, Clayton R. Raynesford, J. O. Rice. Add. Defendants: W. M. Welsh, Anton J. Imhahn, John J. McDonald, Joseph S. Fay, Joseph J. Delaney, , Frank P. Converse, Charles B. Gramling, F. A. Fitzgerald, W. R. Dykes, 9 others. |
East | Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 445 | 1188 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1942 | Greylock Ribbon & Carbon Company v. Joe F. Gibson | Hamilton | Application for Injunction |
Exhibits include employment contract, sales materials, correspondences, canceled checks and copies of, telegrams, receipts, commissions sheets. |
East | Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 386 | 213 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | G. B. Houk et al. v. Richards Inc. et al. | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiffs seek injunction to keep Defendant co. from taking possession of furniture, which was promised them by Defs. Arnold. Add. Plaintiff: Eliza Houk. Add. Defendant: Richards Loan Co., J. C. Arnold, Margaret Arnold. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 489 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | H. W. Matheny, et al.v. Preston Hotel Co., et al | Henry | Application for Injunction |
Other complainant: Mrs. Linnie Matheny. Other defendant: D.E. Bomar. Oversize Exhibit-- individual Ledger page. Exhibits to depositions of C.B. Aden and D.E. Bomar. Exhibits on financial docs--ledger entries, receipts, bank account book. Complainants asking for injunction to stop payment of $60 to Preston Hotel Co. Case divided into two folders. |
West | Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1542 | 244 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | Harrison Foshee et al. v. John Brigman | Greene | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiffs sought access to road on property of defendant. Briefs and replies only, full case summary not included. Add. Plaintiff: Mrs. Sam Dunn. |
East | Range: 7 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 611 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1927 | J. S. Bell v. D. I. Wooten & Ruth Wooten | Hamilton | Application for Injunction | East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 364 | 264 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1891 | John Ausmus et al. v. Campbell County | Claiborne | Application for Injunction |
The plaintiffs in this suit were residents and business owners of the former Claiborne County that was declared pat of Campbell County. The plaintiffs charged that 100 to 200 square miles containing about 400 qualified voters and taxable property were transferred to Campbell County without consulting citizens, surveying, or petitioning the legislature. Plaintiffs requested an injunction to prevent Campbell County from collecting taxes in the area in question. See also ET 1081, John Ausmus. |
East | Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1777 | 85 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | J. L. Mason v. L. J. Sane | Cocke | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks to keep Defendant from blocking access to a road located on Defendant's property. Exhibits include Plat map. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 703 | 197 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1836 | Jane Russell v. Andrew Patterson et al | Greene | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks injunction to stay collection of debt on previous judgment. Plaintiff suing as administratrix of estate of John Russell. Add. Defendant: George Jones. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 676 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1896 | John T. Stevenson v. B. M. Curtis, Road Commissioner | Bedford | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff, John Stevenson, filed suit to enjoin the defendant, B. M. Curtis, Road Commissioner of the 19th civil district, from opening a public road over the plaintiffs premises, which was legally opened by a Jury of View prior to the plaintiffs suit. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1073 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | J. M. Hoss, et. al. v. Lookout Bank of Morristown | Hamblen | Application for Injunction |
Additional plaintiffs: J. M. Johnson, J. W. Hoss, James Dasser. Plaintiffs were asking for an injunction to stop them from attempting to collect on a note payable. Plaintiffs claimed they had fully paid the note and that they were owed money back for excessive interest charges. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1866 | 82 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1926 | J. W. Hall v. Harry C. Tarver et al. | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Exhibits include warranty deed and copy, hand-drawn plat map. Additional Defendant: Dossie L. Tarver. |
East | Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 393 | 51 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1895 | J. J. Ford v. H. C. Rutland et al. | DeKalb | Application for Injunction |
Additional Defendants: D. O. Williams, J. W. Eason, E. S. Bowers, and A. J. Edwards. Plaintiff Ford filed this amended and supplemental bill to restrain the defendants from collecting two executions from the plaintiff as stayor. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1059 | 294 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1895 | John G. Wilson v. James Drake et al. | Coffee | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff, John G. Wilson, filed suit to stop the defendant, James Drake, from "fouling the water" in the springs, wells, and branches on the plaintiff's farm, making it unfit for "domestic purposes." Wilson claimed that refuse from the defendant's distillery located on the adjoining farm tainted their water and endangered his family's health. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1073 | 377 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | John Green v. J. M. Montgomery | White | Application for Injunction |
Refers to case: State v. W. S. Saylor and John Green (See MT Box 56) |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 604 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | J. W. Martin v. Forest Hill Cemetery Company | Shelby | Application for Injunction |
J. W. Martin bought a plot at the Forest Hill Cemetery Company. He contracted with Morriss Brothers of Memphis to build a mausoleum on the plot according to the rules and regulations of the cemetery . Martin has notified the cemetery that he wishes to construct a mausoleum but the defendant refuses to pass upon the plans of said vault and has forbidden complainant to erect mausoleum on lot. 3 folders. Third folder is exhibits only including photos, a blue print and a silk screen. |
West | Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1525 | 566 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | Lula E. Bell, John D. Roler, James S. Roler, by next friend John D. Roler v. Henry Reeder & D. Roler | Warren | Application for Injunction |
Case concerns ownership of property from the estate of Wiley Roler. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 623 | 149 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1894 | Lizzie Lawing, et al. v. Bon Air Coal Co. | White | Application for Writ of Prohibition |
Additional defendant: S. N. Lawing, husband of Lizzie Lawing. Plaintiff's sued seeking a writ of possession for a tract of land held and mined by the defendant and described as being very valuable for coal and lumber. Plaintiff's interests in said land were passed from her father A. J. Donelson and grandfather John Nelson. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1021 | 105 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1947 | L. B. Jenkins Redrying Co., Inc. v. Mary Lou Koger et al | Greene | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks to have Defendants enjoined from picketing or otherwise trespassing on their property. Exhibits include B&W photographs. Add. Defendants: Local 10 of the Food, Tobacco, and Agricultural Workers Union, James E. Payne, L. V. Beach, George Lamb, Katherine Trantham, Herman Harmon, Pelham Feezell, 126 others. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 649 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1880 | M. M. Johnson v. Daniel G. Anderson et al | Giles | Application for Injunction |
Add. Defendant: Henry Arrowsmith. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 518 | 127 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1944 | Mellie Bales, et al. v. W. H. Benson, et al. | Sevier | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiffs sued Defendants over access to a right-of-way over Defendants' property. Add. Plaintiff: Emma Bell Bales Cowan. Add. Defendants: Trula Benson, James Banson, Ola Bell Benson, Mary Jane Benson. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 543 | 396 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1908 | Mrs. Anna Lee Brown v. Burt (D. E.) Brown | Gibson | Application for Writ of Attachment | West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1171 | 123 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1938 | Nelle K. Boyd v. F. E. Laughead et al | Sevier | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks to stop defendant from foreclosing on property owned by B. F. Johnson. Plaintiff acting as guardian of Bryan F. Johnson, incompetent. Add. Defendant: W. E. Futral. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 723 | 45 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Paul Francis et al. v. Williams Coal Mining Company et al. | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks to place def. Williams Coal Mining Company into receivership, and sustain bill as general creditors bill, such that all creditors of said WCMC be required to file claims in this court/cause. Add. Plaintiffs: Tom Francis, Louis Francis. Add. Defendants: Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Intervening Petitioners: Glen Hatmaker, Sherman Campbell, Mrs. James Riseden, Mrs. Killis Paul, Garret Baird, James Carroll, Frank Douglass, Tilman Clear. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 181 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Pearl Carter McGee et al. v. Nellie Carter et al. | Washington | Application for Injunction |
Exhibits include will, credit ledger, canceled checks, tax deed, Add. Plaintiffs: Mary Carter Rollins, Lee M. Carter, Toy Carter, W. J. Carter. Add. Defendants: Betty Delores Carter. |
East | Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 390 | 356 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | Paul B. Carr et al. v. Ola Mae Trivett et al. | Washington | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks injunction against Def. for using a residentially-zoned property for commercial purposes. Exhibits include county privilege license, handwritten note, indenture contract, plat map. Add. Plaintiff: S. H. Carr. Add. Defendant: Charles L. Trivett. |
East | Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 394 | 493 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1946 | Rowe Transfer & Storage Co. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters et al. | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks an injunction to prevent Defendants from picketing them. Defendant's full title: International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffer's, Warehouseman, & Helpers of America, Local Union #621, Affiliated with American Federation of Labor. Add. Defendants: R. R. Elder, J. E. Morris, Roy Hall, Dudley McClain, Henry Galahar, Raymond N. Sanders, Joe L. Roberts. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 567 | 269 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1947 | Ralph L. Rogers et al. v. Knox County et al. | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks an injunction to prevent the Defendant from building a pathway on his property. Exhibits include copies of correspondences, property diagrams, contracts. Add. Plaintiff: Nancy Rogers Tarwater. Add. Defendant: George C. Bearden. |
East | Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 629 | 140 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1885 | R. M. Nicholson, et al. v. McLean & Hardison | Maury | Application for Injunction |
Additional Complainants: A. A. Nicholson, R. H. Nicholson. Defendants: William H. McLean, W. T. Hardison. Complainants sought to have an execution stopped and declared and void. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 583 | 58 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1927 | Solomon Contracting& Engineering Company, et al. v. R. L. Harris, et al. | Roane | Application for Injunction |
Additional Complainant: J. W. Solomon. Additional Defendant: John Hendricks. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 350 | 124 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1942 | State ex. rel. Joseph M. Michael, et al. v. Henry B. Witham, et al | Knox | Application for Writ of Mandamus |
Complainants: P. L. Smith, Ezra Totten, Walter S. E. Hardy, Homer L. Saunders, Clinton M. Marsh. Defendants: Fred C. Smith; Clyde B. Austin; Cary F. Spence; Paul J. Kruesi; W. P. Cooper; Harry S. Berry; W. P. Ridley; I. B. Tigrett; George C. Rowlett; John D. Martin; Williston Cox; James A. Fowler; Wassell Randolph; Thomas H. Allen; Prentiss Cooper; B. O. Duggan; C. C. Flannery; James D. Hoskins, all as Board of Trustees, Univ. of Tenn. CAUSE: Complainants denied admission based on race. |
East | Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 458 | 1054 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1944 | State ex rel Harry W. Guinn v. George Hain, et al. | Bradley | Application for Writ of Mandamus |
Plaintiff seeks approval for beer license. Add. Defendant: Sheeny White. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 515 | 43 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1947 | State v. T. R. Bandy et al | Sullivan | Application for Injunction |
Defendants comprise membership of building committee appointed by Quarterly Court, seeking to build new high school in Sullivan County independent of County Board of Education. State seeks injunction, argues Sul. Co. BoE holds sole authority. Additional Defendants: H. L Patterson, Joe Newland, Jacob T. Barger, Jesse King, N. P. Foulk |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 305 | 159 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1831 | Samuel McConnell v. Miller Francis | Roane | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks an injunction to prevent Defendants from collecting previous judgment. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 739 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1898 | Thomas Price v. R. W. Wood | Lauderdale | Application for Injunction |
Cause of action: application for injunction to restrain defendant from selling a piece of property currently owned by the plaintiff until the defendant has "complied with all the requirements of the law." Defendant is the sheriff of Lauderdale County. |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 670 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1946 | V. M. Rogers et al. v. George T. Peters | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks an injunction to stop Defendant from cutting off Plaintiff's access to a former county road. Exhibits include copy of county roads map, property maps, b&w photos, sales contract, copy of warranty deed. Add. Plaintiff: Nettie W. Rogers. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 485 | 248 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1940 | William P. Toms v. Roy T. Freels & Stacy Dick Freels | Knox | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks an injunction to prevent Defendant from blocking access to a roadway laying across both Plaintiff's and Defendant's properties. Exhibits include construction bills, envelopes, correspondences, exhibits list, property map, warranty deed. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 489 | 243 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | W. F. Moore, Jr. v. W. A. Alexander | Maury | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff seeks to restrain Defendant (Sheriff) from selling property to satisfy a debt. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 516 | 34 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1891 | William Hodges v. John R. Spurgeon, et al. | Washington | Application for Injunction |
Plaintiff Hodges bought a horse from defendant John Spurgeon with a note in the name of Thomas Spurgeon for $140 and his mother's farm for collateral. Hodges claimed he paid the note back over time with payment and goods. John Spurgeon claimed that he had not received payments towards the note. Hodges requested an injunction to prevent the sale of his mother's house and have an accounting of his payments to Spurgeon. |
East | Range: 19 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1826 | 171 | Order A Copy |