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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
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

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