Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1896 A. B. White& wife v. Joe C. Marley et al. Lauderdale Estate Dispute

Additional defendants: R. F. Gaines and W. A. Williams. Estate of Imri S. Kellar.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 463 389 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Arch Ferrell et al. v. Wat Martin et al. DeKalb Estate Dispute

Add. Defs: Eva Martin, Minerva Linder, William Linder, John Linder Sr., and John Cantrell. Bill was filed under the Act of 1851-2, Ch. 163, for the purpose of having defendant John Linder declared of unsound mind, the appointment of a guardian, and the sale of his estate.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1215 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 B. P. Gilbert et al. v. John K. Ramsey et al. Carroll Estate Settlement

Other plaintiffs: William Sneed & Mike Sneed. Other defendants: Nannie Ramsey, John Sneed or (Snead), Peter Sneed, Garland Sneed, Lydia Sneed, & W. H. Carter. The defendants, who are the executors of Garland Sneed, deceased, are asking for instructions from the judge on their duties and powers.

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 455 89 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Beverly Jefferson, admr., of J. W. Jefferson v. W. B. Pearson, et al Shelby Estate Settlement

Additional defendants: Fred E. Pearson, Samuel M. Jarvis, Jarvis Conclin Mortgage Co., Dr. Frank Billings, Dr. H. B. Farvill, D. Fitch, G. W. Bird, First National Bank of Madison Wisconsin, John J. Horner, S. S. Semmes, John S. Toof, Mitchell & Maury, Meyers & Sneed, Toff, McGowan & Co., Planters Fire & Marine Insurance Co., McDowell & McGowan, Smith, & Trezevant, Randolph & Sons, C. T. Roth, Union & Planters Bank of Memphis.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 480 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Catherine Ryan et al. v. James Patrick Monaghan, et al. Shelby Estate Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: William Monaghan and Patrick Monaghan. Additional defendants: Edward Foley, Guardian, Mrs. Catherine Foley, wife of Edward Foley, William Monaghan, Elizabeth Monaghan, and Mamie Monaghan.

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 449 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Caleb & Pinkston Parker, exe. v. Hiram Johnson et al. Chester Estate Settlement

The Parkers are executors of the estate of Caleb McKnight, deceased. Others involved in the case: S. M. Johnsons, A. S. Rogers, Miss S. W. Davis, & John C. M. Garland.

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 441 89 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Charles Pope et al. v. John C. Jackson, admr. et al. Rutherford Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Heirs and husbands of heirs of William Pope (deceased) and his first wife Bathenia Revells Pope, deceased. Additional Defendants: Second wife of William Pope, children of second marriage, some minors heirs of the first marriage, and heirs of William Jackson. The plaintiffs sued for the establishment of a trust in a tract of land in Rutherford County that was their mother Bathenia's and that she indicated she wanted them to have prior to her death.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1079 155 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Frank Moore Harris by next friend George W. Harris v. Mrs. Harriet F. Patterson, et al. Shelby Estate Settlement

Additional defendants: Robert Galloway, Mrs. Nannie Patterson Harris, Page Patterson Wessen, B. A. Wills, B. R. Huderson, the Memphis & Arkansas Ferry Co., The Patterson Transfer Co., The Galloway Coal Co.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 456 122 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 George J. Burkle, et al.v. Bowden G. Tate, et al. Shelby Estate Settlement

Additional plaintiffs: P. H. Duffy. Additional defendants: Nannie H. Tate

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 468 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 H. B. Swinney& John C. Sweeney, exe. v. A. A. Barnes, et al Henry Estate Settlement

D. T. Bomar, deceased. Additional defendants: J. L. Clendenin, The Commercial Bank of Paris, The Bank of Henry, C. R. Stevens, F. M. Upchurch, Charles Williams, William Williams, L. P. Barnes, W. S. Littleton.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 480 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 John R. Beasly, exe. of E. W. Grigsby, et ux. v. E. N. Grigsby et al. Giles Estate Settlement

Additional Defendants: John C. Grigsby, William C. C. Beasly, W. A. and Sallie Baugh, Lucy R. Baugh, A. P. and Nanny Griffin, Parmelia B. Grigsby, James W. and Virginia Whitman, and J. C. and W. G. Griffin. Plaintiff requested that the estate settlement be transferred from the Limestone County, Alabama court to the Davidson County court and that he and his wife retain their share of the estate, the store house, and $3100.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1103 145 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 John League, admr. v. Sarah L. Dent, et al Shelby Estate Dispute

League was admr. of the estate of Henry G. Dent. Add. dfnts: George G. Dent, Susan Dent, Mary Dent, Henry G. Dent, Jr. League was appointed admr. by H. F. Dix, a creditor of Dent's estate. League admitted he was not even a party to the case involving Dix and the Dent estate. League variously spelled Loague. Connected to: Dent v. Dent (WT730) and Dent v. Smith (WT223). 2 folders.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 458 415 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 J. P. Beasley, exe. v. John M. Beasley & wife Perry Estate Dispute West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 449 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 J. G. Handwerker, Guardian v. Lizzie Dierweyer& William C. Dierweyer Shelby Estate Settlement West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 466 168 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 J. D. Goodpasture v. G. W. Overstreet et al. and Lean Overstreet v. J. D. Goodpasture et al. Clay Estate Dispute

Add. Plaintiffs: A. P. Green, N. G. Alexander, Julia A. Allen, L. A. Wagner, M. V. Flowers and wife Julia, N. C. Jones and wife Harriett, William Cheek and wife Mary, and Nancy L. Parrish. Additional Defendants: Joe P. Thompkins, Samuel Comner, James Dullworth, & Whit Moore. Plaintiffs sued the defendants for default of property in complicated estate dispute that resulted in cross bills. Mentions enslaved "Old Peter," wife Nancy, and their 3 youngest children as part of Lean Overstreet inheritance.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1081 272 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Memphis Trust Company, admr. of Frank Merigold, dec. v. George Arnold Company et al Shelby Estate Settlement

Additional defendants: The Chickasaw Guards Building Company, I. B. Gotthelf, T. A. Wright, L. B. Wright, Wright Brothers, S. Slager, Henry Leseberg , S. Slager and Company, Dr. Heber Jones, Dr. E. P. Sale, Jones and Sale, R. B. Gray, Lloyd B. Stephenson, Additional Defendants (cont.): R. B. Gray and Company, H. A. Schmidt, Union and Planters Bank, Tazoo and Mississippi Delta Timber Company, William Reinhoff, William A. Merigold, William E. Merigold, James A. Merigold, Mrs. Francis Sibbold, etc.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 464 110 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Mrs. Nannie T. Johnson, admr. Polk G. Johnson, dec. v. Mrs. Lucy E. Williams Montgomery Estate Settlement

Per the original bill: Plaintiff was the admr. and wife of Polk Johnson, dec. who at the time of his death was admr. Of the estate of Walker Williams, dec. In the act of settling the estate of Walker Williams, Polk Johnson incurred travel/legal expenses. Suit aims to "recover expenses incurred by him, and for professional services" since the estate was in New York state. The defendant is the mother of Walker Williams, who denied her liability.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1056 209 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 N. Gotten & W. O. Edwards v. Mrs. W. M. Wright Shelby Estate Settlement West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 454 71 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 P. E. Parker, et al. v. T. H. Jamison, et al,& petition of A. G. Hawkins v. A. G. Hill, et al Carroll Estate Settlement West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 451 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 R. A. Jordan v. Henry A. Meutges Shelby Estate Settlement

Additional parties: John Loaqur, Lena Meutges, dec.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 480 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 S. J. Still, admr. of J. C. Still, dec. v. W. H. Burkett et al. Williamson Estate Settlement

Additional Defendants: V. L. Burkett (wife of W. H.), Connell, Hall, McLester & Co., E. M. Hamer, A. J. Hamer, J. B. Hamer, and all other creditors of J. C. Still. Plaintiff filed a petition with the court to settle the estate and debts of the deceased. Exhibits include 14 promissory notes, 2 envelopes, and exhibits of signature analysis related to the case.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1101 260 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Susie Verhine, et al. v. Cicero F. Ragsdale Obion Estate Dispute

Other plaintiffs: Sallie Ragsdale; Jay Ragsdale; Frank Ragsdale; Vickey Ragsdale; Robert Verhine. Only document is a legal brief.

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 451 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Theodore Robertson, admr. v. P. M. Robertson et al. Davidson Estate Settlement

Additional Defendants: Christopher Robertson, Eugene Robertson, Willie and Rosa Stephens (minors), Joseph Robertson, Combs & Co., Buford, Duke Co., A. L. Ritchie, and A. L. Harris. Suit concerns the settlement of the estate of Lucy T. Robertson, dec., which was probated but then contested and overturned for further review. Christopher Robertson sought the possession of certain property in her estate based on services rendered to his mother. Exhibit includes bank book.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 507 358 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 The Nashville Trust Company, admr. of W. A. Lannom dec. v. Heirs and Creditors of W. A. Lannom, dec. Davidson Estate Settlement

Additional Defendants: Fannie L. Lannum (widow of deceased), Will A., Louise, Lester, Nannie, Eldridge, Charles, and Ellen Lannum; Fourth National Bank and creditors of W. A. Lannum. The plaintiff, Nashville Trust, asserted that sale of the real estate of the deceased would be necessary to pay the debts filed and proven against the estate in the amount of $27,297. 58. They stated that the assets were only $25,297.58, requiring the sale of the land to cover the difference.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1057 108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 W. T. Rogers, admr. v. D. H. King's heirs & creditors Madison Estate Settlement

W. T. Rogers was administrator to D. H. King, dec. Oct. 1891. Died intestate. Widow was Sarah C. King, and heirs- John D. King, Charles K. King. Assets available insufficient to pay debts. Personal estate of King Inc. stock of wines, liquors and saloon fixtures worth $4,001; feed store stock appraised at $224.66, other personal accounts. Certain real estate in Lauderdale, Madison Cos. Appealed to Supreme Court at Jackson.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 459 132 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 W. J. Chase v. M. Gavin & Co. et al. Shelby Estate Settlement

Additional defendants: E. M. Gavin, Thomas Clark, M. J. Clark, W. W. Ash, Mrs. S. N. Cowgill, Thomas Cowgill, John D. Cowgill, Berry A, Cowgell, Timothy A. Cowgill, George R. Cowgill, Gavin Cowgill, Mason Smith & Co.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 480 141 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 William Wilson by Henry Ryan, his guardian v. James Parker Haywood Estate Dispute

Estate of Matthew Parker.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 457 140 Order A Copy