Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1940 Annie Brookins v. Tennessee Coach Co., Inc. Greene Injury and Damages

Plaintiff was travelling on a bus operated by the defendants when she was injured in a collision. Exhibits include 4 xrays.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 665 600 Order A Copy
View Entry 1857 Andrew J. Rhea v. William M. Grace Greene Trespass and Damages

The plaintiff claims that the defendant removed railings from said fence to construct his own fence. Partial record. Transcript of the record. "Appeal prayed at October Term, 1857." "A plea of trespass on the case by throwing down a fence and turning out his meadow & wheat field to the public to his damage fifty dollars."

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1154 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 A. J. Mountcastle v. J. G. Reaves Greene Damages

Reeves was the Sheriff of Greene County when he received a note from the plaintiff payable to him from Phillip M. Bevley. The plaintiff complains that Reaves failed to use due diligence and collect said debt. This case was related to "James G. Reaves v. A. H. Mountcastle, et al" located in ET 1690.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1638 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 Anderson Walker, et al. v. Reuben West Greene Trespass and Damages

Case file is incomplete.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 71 234 Order A Copy
View Entry 1839 Alexander Hays et al. v. Alfred Hays Greene Trespass and Damages

Add. Plaintiff: Rebecca Hays.

 East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 680 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Andy Bussler v. Melvin Kirk et al. Greene Damages

Additional Defendants: Sam Riley & W. T. Bond, admr. of estate of H. E. Kirk, Melvin Kirk's father. Bussler sues defendant for $5000, charging that ca. 23 May 1934 he was struck by a car driven by Kirk and seriously injured. Further alleges accident was caused by Kirk's negligent operation of the vehicle as he was intoxicated at the time & driving at a high rate of speed. Plaintiff seeks attachment of Kirk's car & his interest in his father's estate. Riley holds note on car.

 East Range: 8 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 868 75 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 Andrew Rader v. Samuel J. Moore Greene Trespass and Damages

The defendant in error bought one hundred barrels of super-fine flour from the plaintiff in error for $555. The plaintiff in error is accused of accepting payment but failing to ship the flour. Plaintiff in error claims that payment was made in Confederate money which had no value and that the defendant in error fraudulently represented himself as an agent of the Confederate Government.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1218 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 A. J. Hawk et al.v. Lonnie Willett Greene Damages

Case states "this is a suit of damages brought by Lonnie Willettt against A.J. Hawk and Willie Hawk, growing out of an automobile accident on February 2, 1931 in Greene County." He is sued for $10,000.00 in damages.

 East Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1408 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 B. W. Phillips v. Emma D. Hays & John Robert Hays Greene Damages

Phillips claimed that John Robert Hays was driving a truck owned by Emma Hays on the wrong side of the road, hitting Phillips vehicle and causing $1000 in damages. Accident occurred on Chuckey Road in Greene County. Includes 4 photographs of the accident scene and the damaged vehicle.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1071 179 Order A Copy
View Entry 1856 Benjamin Fowler v. Henry A. Farmsworth Greene Trespass and Damages

Fowler and Farmsworth had been in court two previous times, one for fraud and another for assault. See ET 1140 and 1152. For this case, Fowler is sued Farmsworth for trespass and damages: for breaking apart, pulling down, and destroying various panels of fence, gates, and drawbars; conveying, damaging, or carrying away $200 worth of wheat; and cutting up, destroying, and spoiling herbage for his livestock. Fowler sues for $1000 in damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1173 50 Order A Copy
View Entry 1846 Charles Nichols v. Jacob Carter Greene Damages

Charges with backing water on Carter's land and spring. Ezekiel Carter was also summoned.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1126 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 Conrad Girdner, et al. v. Lewis Ball Greene Damages

Additional Plaintiffs: George Girdner, Wesley Pearce, Sally Pearce, Landon McKeshaw, Nancy McKeshaw. Damages due to waste and destruction by plaintiff in a tract or parcel of land owned by plaintiffs.

 East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 694 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 David H. Cummings v. Phillip M. Bewley Greene Damages

Damages of $1,000 due to business transaction made in Jan. 1858 whereas a bank draft, New York, payable to the order of Albert Merchant, $485.00 was transferred between parties, and that draft was deemed to be insolvent.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1174 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 East Tennessee, Virginia, & Georgia Railway Co., in error v. M. P. Reeve Greene Damages

M. P. Reeves sued the plaintiff in error for damages for the loss of a colt killed by one of the railroad's trains. The railroad claimed that the colt came upon the tracks so suddenly that there was no way for the engineer to avoid hitting it. The exhibit consists of a hand-drawn map that shows the area where the train hit the colt.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1787 73 Order A Copy
View Entry 1941 Egbert Moyer Jr. et al. v. Billie Frazier et al Greene Injury and Damages

Plaintiff was injured in accident while riding in car driven by Defendant. Exhibits include x-rays located in ET Oversize Box 14. Add. Plaintiff: Egbert Moyer Sr. Add. Defendant: Tom Frazier.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 675 360 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 Enochs Lumber & Manufacturing Co. v. F. M. Berry et al Greene Damages

Additional Defendants: L. E. Easterly, surviving members of law firm Lovette, Berry & Easterly. O. B. Easterly, dec. Plaintiff contracted with Beaman-Coleman Const. Co. of Raleigh, NC to supply $697.33 worth of materials for construction of US Post Office in Kingsport, TN. When Beaman-Coleman did not pay plaintiff filed suit, using the firm of Lovette, Berry & Easterly. Plaintiff suing the firm for $697.33 on grounds that it did not pursue the lawsuit properly.

 East Range: 8 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 925 117 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 Fidelity Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of New York v. A.F. Myers Greene Damages

A hailstorm damaged the plaintiff's crops. The plaintiff brings this suit for damages on hail insurance contract in the sum of $1200. 2 folders

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1277 300 Order A Copy
View Entry 1945 George A. & Elnora Cobble v. Frank Taylor et al. Greene Injury and Damages

Plaintiff, E. Cobble, was injured when she was run over by a bus driven by Defendant F. Taylor and operated by Greene County Schools. Exhibits include correspondences, x-rays. Add. Defendants: C. H. McNeese, W. N. Williamson, Bert L. McGuffin, Ted Solomon, Sam Broyles, Mark Waddell, Reuben F. Lister. Xrays located in ET Oversize Box 14.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 637 533 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 George W. Kennedy v. Thomas Brown Greene Trespass and Damages East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 694 55 Order A Copy
View Entry 1944 G. A. Cobble v. Frank Taylor, et al.and Elnora Cobble, by next friend v. Frank Taylor, et al Greene Damages East Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 796 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 Greene County Bank v. W. E. Fuller, receiver of Citizens National Bank Greene Contract Dispute and Damages

2 folders. See ET 1029 for additional part of case.

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1026 404 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Henry Sheffey& T. K. Sheffey v. Luten Bridge Company Greene Damages

Luten Bridge Co. sued Henry and T.K Sheffey for damages in the sum of $400 for damage to an automobile owned by the company. They claim Henry Sheffey was recklessly driving when he struck their automobile with his automobile.

 East Range: 8 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 868 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Homer M. Taylor et al. v. D. B. Peuce et al Greene Contract Dispute and Damages

Plaintiffs seek to have a contract enforced. Add. Plaintiff: Bertha Taylor. Add. Defendant: Willie W. Pence, Dona Thomas.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 647 216 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Hugh Brown, a minor, by next friend, Dana Brown,& Dana Brown v. Greene County, et al. [consolidated cases] Greene Injury and Damages

11-year-old Hugh Brown found a dynamite cap on Dogwalk Road & finding it a curiosity, put it in his pocket. Cap later exploded & caused serious injury to the boy. The county claimed that the Works Progress Administration was responsible for the road improvement project. Additional defendants: Oda Armitage, H. R. Mays. The WPA farm-to-market program provided improvements to dirt roads. Exhibits include WPA project proposal & contracts. The New Deal's WPA created jobs during the Depression.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1116 506 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 Henry A. Farnsworth v. Joseph E. Bell Greene Trespass and Damages

William Johnson also listed as plaintiff in bond. Bell allegedly trespassed on the property of Fransworth and he is sued for $2,000 in damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1140 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1840 Henry Farnsworth & wife v. Robert Craig & James Craig Greene Trespass and Damages

Plaintiffs entered a plea of trespass and damages in the amount of $1000 against defendants. This stems out of debt incurred through the use of a 400 acre tract of land owned by plaintiff's wife, Polly Farnsworth.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1145 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 James B. Rogers v. James and Daniel Woolsey Greene Trespass and Damages

The plaintiff requested an injunction to prevent the defendants from further trespassing, damaging, and removing timber from lands he claimed were his through legitimate title. Rogers sought damages and relief from the court. "Exhibit A" land title labeled no. 19037 and three hand-drawn maps of the land/plats in question.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1843 450 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 John Crum, admr. of Fletcher Crum, dec. v. The Texas Co., et al. Greene Damages for Wrongful Death

Additional Defendant: Arkansas Fuel Co.; Gammon Oil Co. Also see ET Box 811 for exhibit materials.

 East Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 554 618 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Jacob Dyche v. Howel Houston Greene Damages East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 636 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 James Love v. Margaret D. Masoner Greene Damages

Margaret D. Masuner is seeking $5000.00 in damages against James Love "for her own seduction"…the case seems to center around whether or not Margaret had sexual intercourse with other men prior to her relationship with James Love. Masoner sued Love for seducing and debauching her with the intent to ruin and degrade her whereby she became sick and pregnant. She sued for her suffering, medical fees and lost reputation. Court sided with Masoner for $2800.

 East Range: 19 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1890 69 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 Joseph Dodd v. John A. Myers Greene Trespass and Damages

Myers sued Dodd for trading him a bay filly and representing the said property to be sound when in fact the said filly had ring bone on both hind feet, which was well known to Dodd. Court ruled in Myers' favor for $65 damages and cost of suit.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1239 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 John H. Simpson v. Town of Greenville Greene Damages

Simpson owned about 54 acres in Greene County that had a clean spring he used for water. He had a portion of his land subdivided by an engineer, and is rented for over $7500 a year. The town installed a sewage system that collected raw sewage, as well as industrial waste. The waste tends to leak and run off into the spring and stream on Simpson's property, making the water un-potable. Sued for $25,000 in damages.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1564 170 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 Jacob Naff et al. v. Frank R. Martin Greene Damages

Additional defendants: Amanda, A. F., J. M., S. L., and William Naff. Plaintiffs complain that Martin has damaged their land and mill by damming a nearby creek. Plaintiffs are seeking damages and the removal of the dam

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1648 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1926 J. A. Talley, et al. v. Nancy C. Baker Greene Damages

Order only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 70 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1940 J. C. Whittaker v. W. D. Strong Greene Injury and Damages

Plaintiff was injured when stabbed by Defendant.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 675 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Joseph Brown v. Andrew Patterson, exe. of James Patterson, dec. Greene Damages

Joseph Brown and Thomas Humes, dec., merchants trading under the firm of Joseph Brown and Company. Joseph Brown, assignee of William Carroll, Governor. Damages due to an unpaid debt from the estate of James Patterson.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 638 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1827 John Hay & Thomas Battersby v. William Dickson Greene Trespass and Damages East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 684 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 James M. Maloney v. E. M. Moore, et al. Greene Contract Dispute and Damages

Two briefs from a case held in Greene County (East Tennessee). Additional Defendants: Moore's wife, Malinda Moore, and George Redman (?), administrator of William G. Wells. Dispute concerns a disagreement over the purchase price of a license of property.

 Middle Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1800 170 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 J. A. Erwin v. Southern Railway Company, Inc. Greene Damages

Damages for the death of a milk cow.

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1034 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1841 John Gladdin v. Hugh Holland & James Coulter Greene Trespass and Damages

Plaintiff stated that in 1833 defendants were in possession of two negroes, both slaves for life: Bob & Lewis, both valued at $600. Defendant claimed to have 'found them'; plaintiff stated that defendant knew they were his (Gladdin's) property. Plaintiff sought return of his slaves and $1500 damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1136 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 John Granthan v. Thomas Dodd Greene Contract Dispute and Damages

Plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract for the title of a track of land. Defendant did not have the title to the land but said he would secure the title. The defendant did not secure the title and plaintiff paid for the land.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1150 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Jesse Brook v. Rachael Salts Greene Damages

The plaintiff brings this suit against the defendant for killing her dog. She wishes to be awarded damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1174 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 James Jennings v. Elijah Jennings Greene Damages

Possibly incomplete case file. Includes bill of costs and two Justice Warrants for James Jennings. Plea of damage in the case for giving information and piloting a squad of Rebel soldiers said to be Mudwall Jackson men into the mountains to capture, shoot, kill and rob the said Elijah Jennings and Joseph F. Mercer.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1222 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 Kenneth Ellison v. Southern Railway Co. et al Greene Damages

Additional Defendant: W. S. Brown, locomotive engineer for Southern Railway Co. Plaintiff sued defendants for $15,000 damages in connection with a serious head injury that he suffered on 16 March 1936 when, shortly after disembarking from a passenger train, he was struck from behind by that same train as he walked near the tracks. Plaintiff argues that train did not use its bells & whistles to sound a warning, in violation of state codes & city ordinances.

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1026 193 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 K. B. Watterson v. Planters Warehouse Inc. Greene Damages

Origin of damages: breach of sale contract. Exhibits include correspondences, contracts, receipts, summary sheets, invoices.

 East Range: 7 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 611 376 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Lucy Chapman v. Southern Railway Co. et al Greene Injury and Damages

Plaintiff was hit by a railcar owned and operated by Defendant company. Add. Defendant: A. P. Pace.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 651 152 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Lemuel Goodin v. The East Tennessee & Virginia Rail Road Company Greene Contract Dispute and Damages

Filed bill to receive compensation for work done with the defendant per a contract.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1202 134 Order A Copy
View Entry 1835 Michael Myers v. George Neel Greene Damages

Damages under $50.00.

 East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 694 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Mrs. Maude L. Hankal v. Joseph Lloyd, et al Greene Damages

Additional defendants: Sarah Lloyd Cass. Damages fro an automobile accident.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1115 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 Mrs. Marjorie Russell Clemens v. C. O. Gray, Jr. Greene Damages

Plaintiff sued defendant for $10,000 damages charging that on 29 Nov. 1934, while she & other persons were riding with Clay in his car, the defendant willfully & negligently ran his car into another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The plaintiff received severe & permanent injuries in the crash. Photographs pp. 104, 153, 155, 158, 226 & 241. Two Folders.

 East Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 953 332 Order A Copy

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