Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1895 Annie Lee Mathews v. John P. Mathews Lincoln Petition for Divorce

Plaintiff, Annie Mathews, sued for divorce from the defendant, John Mathews, charging him with "ill treatment, adultery with one Lizzie Hatcher, col.," and frequent accusations against her of infidelity. The case discusses the character and occupation of Lizzie Hatcher as a prostitute and the nature of the defendant's relationship with her.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1081 45 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Andrew Swift v. Agnes Swift Shelby Petition for Divorce

The parties were married in July 1913 and lived together until October 1913 when the defendant wilfully deserted the plaintiff without reasonable cause. The plaintiff states he provided the defendant with all amenities and treated her kindly.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1501 171 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Catherine J. Chunn, etc. v. Joseph S. Chunn Jefferson Petition for Divorce

Additional Plaintiff: Philip H. Nelson as next friend.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 636 265 Order A Copy
View Entry 1905 Ida McMillan v. Charles S. McMillan Shelby Petition for Divorce

Ida McMillan is seeking a divorce from husband Charles S. McMillan for cruel and inhuman treatment. They have a 7 old son together named Charles Lee McMillan. Mr. McMillan claims his wife has been with many men and not true to her marital vows or duties.

 West Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1008 425 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 John D. Copeland v. Mary A. Copeland Carroll Petition for Divorce

Petitioning for Divorce due to adultery.

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 442 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Jemima Kincheloe, etc. v. Enoch Kincheloe Washington Petition for Divorce

Additional Plaintiff: Charles E. Kincheloe as next friend.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 636 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1907 Lela Jones v. Sut Jones Obion Petition for Divorce West Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 939 68 Order A Copy
View Entry 1910 Maggie Montgomery v. Louis Montgomery Shelby Petition for Divorce

Louis Montgomery is asking for a divorce for Maggie Montgomery. He claims that she deserted him and went to live with her mother and refuses to return. He also claims that she has threatened his life.

 West Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1056 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1865 Mary Cate v. Thomas G. Cate, Robert McRee, Sr., & S. McRoy Hamilton Petition for Divorce

Original bill was filed to obtain a divorce and alimony from the bonds of marriage.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1161 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 P. J. Butler v. B. A. Butler Chester Petition for Divorce

P. J. Butler (husband) accused his wife (defendant) of threatening his life.

 West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 326 19 Order A Copy