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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1925 | Athlyn Holland v. The Forcum-James Cooperage & Lumber Company, a Corp. | Dyer | Breach of Contract |
Company built a dwelling house on farm of Holland in Newbern and neglected to put the roof on in a proper manner, causing leaking during rain, causing damage to house and furniture; Ex A: appeal bond. |
West | Range: 78 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1837 | 148 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | W. E. Nichols v. Anderson-Clayton Co. | Dyer | Breach of Contract |
Nichols sold 275 bales of cotton to dfnt., who eventually decided to withdraw purchase. Nichols was forced to resell at $543.70 less than dfnt. offered to pay, and sued to claim that amount due to breach of contract. Ex. mat: Bank note, telegrams, letters, receipts, etc. |
West | Range: 76 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 2200 | 226 | Order A Copy |