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View Entry 1945 Carter County v. Bailey Williams et al. Carter Breach of Official Duty

See Box 66 for remainder of case. Additional Defendants: Fidelity & Composite Company of Maryland, James N. Julian, Fidelity Casualty Company of New York, East Tennessee Light and Power Company, Free Services Tire Company, Lacey-Kagley Oil Company, R. A. Allison, Carter County Motor Company, Lloyd Perry, Heman Robinson, Brooks Equip. & Manufacturing Comp., Dempster Brothers, Auto Parts Company, American Limestone Comp., Austin Powder Co., Builders Supply Co., Brumit Service Station, etc.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 64 1834 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Consolidated Fireworks Co. et al. v. Charles W. Schuyler Shelby Breach of Official Duty

Co-complainant: Oliver-Finnie Co. Plaintiffs allege that Fire Marshall Schuyler is so over-zealous about enforcing a new fire law that he is attempting to close down their legitimate fireworks and explosives businesses, even though it was never the intention of the legislature to do so and interferes with their right to do business.

 West Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1118 92 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Ida L. Love et al. v. Citizens National Bank et al., Part 2 Greene Breach of Official Duty

This is the second part of a case, pages 320-648. The rest of the case was not in the same box, so background information is lacking on the case and its principals. The case seems to involve certain questionable transactions carried out by the bank manager, as well as shortages in various accounts. Key names: Jennie M. Britton, James H. Rader. Also see: ET 892, and ET 668

 East Range: 8 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 883 328 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 J. H. Preas, et al. v. Marion Sell, Mayor, et al. Washington Breach of Official Duty

Other plaintiffs: J. R. Zimmerman; J. A. Denton; Pat S. Fain. Other defendants: E. J. Quillen; J. H. Perkins; John Parrott; Walter H. Wiley.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1071 59 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 Jesse Edgington v. John H. Alsup et al Shelby Breach of Official Duty

Additional Defendant: A. J. Harris. Plaintiff, who had been appointed Back Tax Attorney, originally sued defendants for failing to turn over to him the books pertaining to state & county back taxes since 1893 & city back taxes since 1894 as required by law. Defendants continued to collect back taxes & also fees & commissions that should have gone to plaintiff. Tax records included.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 904 92 Order A Copy
View Entry 1905 N. C. Perkins et al.v. E. C. Green et al Shelby Breach of Official Duty

Additional Plaintiffs: W. S. Hammontree; James T. Walsh; Clyde Richert; J. S. Fite et al. Additional Defendants: E. B. Lemaster; H. C. Watkins; Tony Cassaretto et al. Plaintiffs constitute the Executive Board of the Democratic Executive Committee of Shelby Co.; defendants former Board members. Plaintiffs suing to force defendants to properly account for $1645, funds meant to defray the expenses of the 29 June 1904 Primary or "Run-Off", but which they believe were misappropriated.

 West Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 916 111 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 P. C. Levitch et al.v. George C. Love et al Shelby Breach of Official Duty

5 folders. Add. plaintiffs: Fred C. Pendergrast, H.S. Smith, C.L. Hicks, H.F. Herby, W.D. Whitehead, J.M. Gentry, J.W. Hoyle, Charles A. Brunner, & A.J. Brown. Add. defendants: James P. Quinlan & William J. Hayes. Plaintiffs aver that W.J. Hayes was appointed "Inspector of Police" by G.C. Love, which is an unofficial position not recognized by the city, asserting his power in a dominating and damaging manner. He made false arrests & allowed liquor to be illegally sold in the city. See also WT1530.

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1526 1948 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 State ex rel., A. J. Harris et al. v. J. J. DuBose Shelby Breach of Official Duty

Julius J. Dubose was accused of having aided, abetted and participated in a duel in Arkansas in 1870. He was accused of acting as one of the combatants seconds thus violating the State Constitution. 2 oversize ledgers of the minutes of his impeachment are located in WT OV 6. DuBose was impeached by the General Assembly in June 1893 for unjudicial manner. DuBose was a former Confederate solider, editor, lawyer, State Senator, and Criminal Court Judge for Shelby Co.

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 493 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Sycamore Manufacturing Co. v. M. Tomlin et al. Cheatham Breach of Official Duty

Plaintiff, Sycamore Manufacturing Co., named the largest taxpayer in Cheatham County, filed suit on their behalf and that of the County school children against defendants M. Tomlin, trustee of Cheatham County from 1882-1888, and his bondsman of sureties (too many to list) to recover revenues collected by him in his official capacity. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant absconded shortly after his election to his fourth term as trustee and defaulted on more than $6000.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1071 663 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 State, for use of Overton County v. Hardy Copeland, et al. Overton Breach of Official Duty

Addtl dfnts: J. R. Goodpasture, James Copeland, Arthur Vaughn, John Coffee, J. C. Bilbrey, J. M. Carlock, J. B. Allison, W. H. Hussey, M. E. McDonald, J. M. Roberts, Calvin Boswell, J. N. Cannon, J. W. Bilbrey, I. H. Bilbrey, W. J. Matthews Jr., John F. Sehon, and A. L. Windle. Copeland was elected trustee of School Funds for Overton County, and failed and refused "to account for and pay over" $3K to the school districts.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1043 155 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 State for use of Lamar Heiskell et al. v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland et al. Shelby Breach of Official Duty

Other Defendants: Thomas B. Crenshaw, Thomas B. Caldwell, C. D. M. Greer, and Mamie F. Manigan, executrix of Ed Manigan, deceased. Plaintiffs: Heisell is identified as Clerk & Master; other names include Maggie G. O'Fallon, Elizabeth Overton, Matilda Overton, and J. M. Goodbar, guardian of Elizabeth and Matilda Overton. Case concerns the sale of property, the actions of a previous clerk & master in making loans from the funds from that sale, and the death of the previous property owner.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1074 253 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 State, ex rel. et al. v. O. E. McMahan Sevier Breach of Official Duty

Additional plaintiffs: J. A. Davis, James Trentham, W. W. Crowson, J. C. Pitner, J. W. Stanton, J. N. Delozier, Ben Maddron, A. J. Stinnett, P. L. Shults, Jas. Spurgeon, W. A. Robeson, G. H. Robeson, Richard Autry, J. A. Lawson. O. E. McMahan was the county road superintendent of Sevier County. The case is so large it is in six folders and two boxes (ET 880).

 East Range: 8 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 879 1932 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 State of Tennessee ex rel R.F. Harris et al. v. E.G. Buck Madison Breach of Official Duty

Buck accused by Harris and ten others of aiding and encouraging violation of law and guilty of misconduct in office, rendering him unfit to hold office of County Engineer. Buck did not itemize and write vouchers for his bills required by law. Buck also accused of giving away county property and selling material belonging to the county and retaining proceeds for his own use. Plaintiffs demand writ of Ouster to remove Buck from office. Case divided between 6 folders.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1503 888 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State for the use of W. W. Davis, et al. v. Atha Thomas, et al. Davidson Breach of Official Duty

Additional plaintiffs: T.H. Hicks, S.P. Clyce, and A.S. Neil. Too many defendants to name. Atha Thomas was elected Treasurer of the State of TN in 1887 and as such was Commissioner of the Insurance Department for the state. Plaintiffs suing defendant for granting a license to the Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. knowing it had no proper assets to pay its policy holders when losses occurred. Exhibits in MT Oversize Box 5.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 783 82 Order A Copy
View Entry 1907 William Maxey, et al. v. J. Pike Powers, et al. Knox Breach of Official Duty

In 1903 the General Assembly passed an act redistricting Knox County. The 12 district created differed greatly in size, income, & population. Maxey & J. H. Simpson ran for JP. They claim that the redistricting effected the voting outcome. Powers, J. C. Ford, & J. C. Sterchi were the election commissioners at the time of the election. See additional documentation in box ET 87.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1923 W. J. Savage, et al. v. H. F. Mynatt, et al. Knox Breach of Official Duty

The City of Knoxville sued to recover moneys from the City Commissioners & Myatt and R. E. Lee, who held minor official positions Knoxville, that were unlawfully paid for contracted work done for the city. Lee & Mynatt allegedly had direct personal interest in the projects & relationships with the contractors.
Incomplete case file: second volume only. Add'l document located in box ET 77.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 202 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 W. P. Hawkins, admr. v. Henry A. Wilds, et al. Greene Breach of Official Duty

Addtl dfnts: Felix A. Reeve, Alfred Susong, Elbert S. Ripley, Ephraim Link, John W. Hannah, William A. Allen, David T. Patterson, and William D. Williams. Hawkins is admr. of the estate of Joseph P. Mason. Mason died intestate and Hawkins sought estate insolvency, which was granted. Hawkins claimed all debts owed to the Wilds, the clerk & master and Special commissioner for the county Greene, were paid successfully and fully. Hawkins asserted Wilds misappropriated the funds.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 35 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 West Kentucky Coal Co. v. Commercial Trust & Savings Bank Shelby Breach of Official Duty

Plaintiff says the bank cashed a check for E. G. Hickey, local manager for the coal company, which he then appropriated for his own use. The company says the bank knew that it was not authorized to make this type of payment to individuals. Check #1073 is attached to p. 13.

 West Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1118 34 Order A Copy