Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1846 Alexander Galbraith v. John & Samuel Seiber, Common School Commissioners Anderson Contract for Labor and Materials

Galbraith had been hired to teach at the unfinished school located near the widow Rector's. Salary would be $14 per month. Locals would furnish the building materials for Galbraith to finish the school. Others involved: William Hogshead, Moses Overton, William Peak, Richard Oliver, Joseph Galbraith, Elias Butcher. Case may be of interest to those studying antebellum Tennessee education.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1124 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Brady & Hodges v. Pearson & Company Putnam Contract for Labor and Materials

Plaintiffs claim that they had a contract with defendant to haul a specific amount lumber for wages. Defendant claims that they did not have a contract for a specific amount of lumber.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 730 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 Charles M. Cartmell v. The R. M. Connable Veneer Lumber Co. et al. Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

Additional defendants: Luke Connable, Joseph M. Connable.

 West Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 544 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Charles C. Schrimpf v. Tennessee Manufacturing Company Davidson Contract for Labor and Materials

The plaintiff's son worked for the defendant, but quit and a dispute arose over unpaid wages.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 693 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 David Hastings v. Benjamin W. Capps Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

Dispute over work and labor not performed.

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 444 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Frank Maury v. John Gaston Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 219 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 Forcum-James Cooperage & Lumber Company v. Mrs. J. R. Board, admr. of J. R. Board estate Obion Contract for Labor and Materials

Forcum-James Cooperage and Lumber Company sued Mrs. J. R. Board for $350.65 on account she owned the company on a contract for hay harvest. Defendant alleging that she is not liable for payment because she is administratrix of estate, and direct heirs, and owners of property should be responsible for payment. Exhibits: Statement of Mrs. Board.

 West Range: 78 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1641 125 Order A Copy
View Entry 1853 Hugh Henry v. Samuel Henry Knox Contract for Labor and Materials

Plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract for the sale of whiskey. The plaintiff claims that the defendant failed to pay for whiskey that was delivered to him. Mention of "Gunter's Landing." Mention of "Henry's Cross Roads."

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1151 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 Imperial Cotton Milling Company v. A. W. Nicholas Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

The defendant originally sued for services, under contract, that he was not paid for by the defendant.

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1398 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John H. Adams v. J. C. Napier Davidson Contract for Labor and Materials Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 Lookout Oil& Refining Company v. William H. Guffey Hamilton Contract for Labor and Materials East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 266 74 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 M. Butt Hewson v. James L. Alcorn Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

James L. Alcorn was running for Governor at the time of the charge.

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Mrs. Katie Schults, guardian v. R. L. Williams Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

Sues for a contract to build a house on Mississippi Avenue.

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 586 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Mrs. J. M. Malone v. J. H. Wheeler Chester Contract for Labor and Materials

The plaintiff worked as a domestic for C. R. Scarbrough, who died and the defendant became the administrator of the estate. The plainitff sued for wages owed.

 West Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1363 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 Martin& Coram v. J. H. Needles & Co. J.H. Needles & Co. Sumner Contract for Labor and Materials Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 75 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 Moore & Gilbert v. C. H. Fort, et al. Robertson Contract for Labor and Materials

Additional defendants: S. S. Farmer, H. R. Head, W. D. Sugg, W. F. Sory, J. H. Connell, R. E. Qualls, and Dr. C. Bailey Bell, and trustees of Bell High School. Contract dispute over building a school in Adams, Tennessee. Two folders.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 468 437 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company v. W. P. McGill Benton Contract for Labor and Materials West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 R. H. McGaha v. Hugh C. Moore Davidson Contract for Labor and Materials

Parties entered into written contract and McGaha agreed to do brick work for Moore. They agreed that McGaha would provide the brick and Moore would pay for it. McGaha claimed that not only did Moore not pay him for the brick but that he did not pay him for his work and labor. See similar case in MT 29 but with different docket numbers.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 30 92 Order A Copy
View Entry 1906 Shedd & Pond v. Quigley & Co. Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials West Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1036 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1906 Wallace H. Carter v. Lauderdale County Lauderdale Contract for Labor and Materials

Case involved contract work on a county road.

 West Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1020 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1911 W. E. Meadaris v. Tri State Manufacturing Co. Shelby Contract for Labor and Materials

debate on monthly salary based on contract with employer; claims he's owed $97.93 for selling $1175.75 worth of goods. 3 receipt books of sold goods

 West Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1292 132 Order A Copy