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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1872 | A. K. Rhineheart et al. v. George A. Cate et al. | Election Dispute |
Case originated in James County. Too many additional plaintiffs and defendants to name. Surnames include Watkins, Priddy, Talley, Anderson, Clouse, Johnson, Eldridge, Dickson, Webb, Conner, Curney, Haring, Servis, Hunter, Gerald, Regal, Mathis, and Fitzgerald. After the formation of James County, a vote was held to establish the location of the county seat. Plaintiffs complain that defendants, wishing to establish the James County seat in Ooltewah instead of Harrison, withheld 64 lawful votes. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1213 | 37 | Order A Copy |