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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1898 | John Oman v. George Arnold | Shelby | Contract for Labor and Materials |
Arnold contracted with Oman to build a house for him for $15,000. Oman charged with unreasonable delays & poor workmanship. Arnold had to pay additional $3,000 to complete the home & correct poor construction. He sued to recoup lost funds. Contract also allowed deductions for failure to complete project on time. Oman attributed delay to slow work on part of Brinton's Stone Quarry at Thornbury, Chester, PA. George Oman listed as son of John Oman, was foreman & superintendent of the work. |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 695 | 525 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1898 | Wili Brown, Assignee of W. H. Foreman v. Rickerson Roller Mill Co. | Shelby | Contract for Labor and Materials |
Plaintiff claimed thy were not paid for contracted work performed for the Forked Deer Milling Company on behalf of the defendant. Includes oversized drawing of the plans for the mill. |
West | Range: 81 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 752 | 215 | Order A Copy |