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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 | 1917 | J. L. Lamping v. Bartee Tie Company | Decatur | Breach of Contract |
The defendant, a manufacturer of railroad ties based in Paducah (KY), made a verbal contract with the plaintiff for the purchase and delivery of cross ties. The defendant claimed there was still payment due from this transaction. |
West | Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1472 | 250 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1890 | Julia M. Johnson v. A. J. Johnson | Decatur | Marriage, Breach of Promise | West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 325 | 127 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1896 | J. H. McMillan v. J. W. Alley | Decatur | Breach of Contract |
Complainant sold his lease to a quarry operation, including buildings and machinery, to defendant, under a contract stating that no changes may be made until all payments have been made. Defendant has added buildings to the property and has not paid either of the notes due on the property. |
West | Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 443 | 329 | Order A Copy |