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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1931 | Myrtle Ellison v. Pete Settles, et al. | Campbell | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendants: Ben Brown, B. Turner, Emmit Settles, and Livie Turner. Ellison, Emmit Settles and Livie Turner owned a tract of land that was willed to them by their father Harrison Settles. Pete Settles claimed ownership and had leased the land to Brown and B. Turner. Pete claimed ownership through suit Pete Settles v. The Estate & Unknown Heirs of G.H. Settles, dec. Plaintiff wanted decree declared void as she and her siblings were not in suit and the title divided with her siblings. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1359 | 268 | Order A Copy |