Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1872 Andrew McKinley et al. v. Patrick Sherry et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Both Sherry and his co-defendant, Dennis Saxton, were from Shelby County. John McKinley died leaving two lots of land in Memphis. The plaintiffs include Andrew McKinley of New York, Luther T. Thurston of Kentucky, Mary Churchill of Louisville and her daughter Mary Moss Churchill, Julia January and her husband Derick A. January of St. Louis, and Robert M. Patton of Alabama. Plaintiffs allege that the lots were never sold to the defendants and that they obtained possession of them illegally.

 West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 15 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Abraham P. Hart v. George H. Darault, et al. Carter Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: William W. Rockhold and Warrington C. Hunt. Hart had bought a house and lot and all stock of the firm Darault & Brown. Hart sued for title to property and wanted an injunction against defendants from selling, transferring, or otherwise disposing of said title to property. Hart also suing for: $1300 Darault was to have paid Isaac H. Brown and $1000-the deficit of the partnership books.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1212 118 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Alexander Finley et al.v. Alexander McCall et al Monroe Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs and defendants listed in file. Issue over land and deeds left by James King (dec.) to his widow and heirs. Missing first pages of the file.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1242 248 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 A. S.& wife P. A. Mariner v. M. C. Wilcox, et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: C.C. Wilcox, E.C. Camp, S.S. Tuttle, M. Reis, E.A. Reed; E.C. Locke, Josiah Curtis, and E.C. Camp comprising the Coal Creek Coal Company. P.A. Mariner was one of the firm of M.C. Wilcox & Co. coal dealers, minors, etc. at Knoxville. Mariner had since retired and M.C. Wilcox & Co. changed to Coal Creek Coal Co. In an agreement, the Co. claimed ownership of a tract of land. A.S. Mariner purchased Lot No. 169 at tax sale. Dispute over ownership of tract of land.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1244 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Alexander D. Stone v. Wiley P. Huffaker & wife Melissa Angeline, et al Hamilton Land and Title Dispute

pla. sold to brother Daniel C (dec) 195-acre farm on which pla. then lived (Ocoee District) in exchg for notes (still unpd). pla. repurchased south half (97.5 acres), but Dan'l failed to convey deed before he died. Dan'l's admr (Wm Stone) dec. Suit for title to south half, for rest to be sold to pay notes. Melissa Angeline, Dan'l's widow, married Huffaker after suit filed. Add. Def.: Dan'l's children Sarah V. & Edward M. Stone, minors. C. C. Patton apptd admr & guardian. pla. (farmer) in Union army.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1245 203 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Benjamin Anderson v. Thomas Sellers Shelby Land and Title Dispute West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 26 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Cowan& Dickinson v. Sharp, Kincaid et al. Land and Title Dispute

Opinion only. Additional defendants, county and court of origin are unknown. The case appears to involve a lien placed upon land originally owned by Jacob Sharp and sold to Sterling Kincaid. Size of the tract of land is unclear. The purchase price was $8,000, $1,000 of which was to be paid in hogs.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1243 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Dillard Love v. John Welch et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

These two men had ancestors who were brothers. Upon the brothers death, an agreement was made that their property would be split amongst their descendants. There is a dispute between Love and his family and Welch and his family. The plaintiff's are sued to have their title of one-half of the land in Memphis validated. 4 folders.

 West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 19 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Davis Cockrill v. Samuel T. Williams et al., exe. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Other defendants, also executors of John A. Rives: Franklin Rives and Wright Rives. This case is connected to a pending case, in which the Rives executors are sued John T. Finnie and Charles Kortrecht for a debt due. The defendant's surname is spelled "Cockrill" on the cover of the record, and "Cockerell" elsewhere.

 West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 55 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 David Green v. L. E. Choat, et al. Wayne Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Artelia Choat, Hugh Turnbow, Carter A. Boyd, and J. W. Doherty.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 312 115 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 D. Cowen admr. of E. Cowen dec. v. B. F. Larkins admr. of James S. Warren, dec., et al. & S. H. Spann, admr. of J. S. Spann dec. v. N. M. McKinnon& wife, et al. Humphreys Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants 2nd case: Margaret McKinnon, D. Cowen, admr. of E. Cowen, deceased, Mary E. Cowen, Mariah Ann Cowen, Nicy Alice Cowen, Edward Cowen, W. B. Warren, Sarah Warren, Nancy Warren, Thomas Warren. Additional Cause of Action: Estate settlements & debt due.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 356 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Elijah Wiggins v. Darius B. Jackson et al Monroe Land and Title Dispute

Add. defendants: Thomas E. Scott, Sarah Ann Cannon (Scott) (widow of Bartley Cannon), J. M. Lanter, Mary J. Lanter (Scott), James E. Roberts, Joseph M. Spradlin (minor), & Samuel P. Hall. Issue over the estate of Joseph Scott (dec.), who left a large amount of land to his widow and heirs. He was married twice, both unions resulting in children, who are now in dispute over certain parcels of land.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1242 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 E. R. Duncan v. A. J. Edwards, admr. of Littleton Lincoln, dec. Marshall Land and Title Dispute

Incomplete case. Erwin R. Duncan recovered of Edwards a tract of land. This bill enforced that ruling.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 73 376 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Hickman & Sipple v. F. W. Moore et al. Dyer Land and Title Dispute West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 15 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Isaac Sampson v. George W. L. Marr, Jr. et al.s Dyer Land and Title Dispute

The dispute seems to be over a deed. George W L Marr presumably Sr. died leaving a plot of land and his heirs sued Sampson who alleged that he owned the land through a tax title. said Sampson lost the circuit court case partially because he did not poses the original copy of the deed. Sampson alleged that the land was passed out of the hands of George W L Marr in the fiscal year 1848.

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View Entry 1872 John A. Doherty v. W. H. Johnson, admr. of Ephraim Perkins, dec. et al. Benton Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Mary Perkins, James R. Williams, Caroline Williams, Tennessee Perkins, Sarah Perklins, Artilee Perkins, Harrison Williams, Rebecca Williams, Thomas J. Perkins, Andrew J. Perkins, Samuel W. Perkins Charge that "entry taker" for Benton County, E. Perkins, fraudulently issued grants for various tracts of land to himself, including those purchased by the plaintiff.

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View Entry 1872 James F. Sloan et al. v. Robert F. Greer et al. Carroll Land and Title Dispute

Other plaintiff: William Sloan. Other defendants: James P. Brumley, Robert F. Greer, Louisa Harris, Emily Covington.

 West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 65 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 John W. Armstrong et al. v. Josiah Armstrong et al. Lincoln Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: John Moore, Margaret Moore, William Armstrong, Thomas Armstrong, William Cole, Mary A. Cole, Jasper A. Armstrong, George T. Armstrong, Joseph Cole, Sarah Jane Cole Additional Defendants: L.L. Stone, George Small, John Armstrong, Fanny Armstrong, Susan Bennet, David Bennet, Lucy Bennet; land dispute

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 74 87 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 John Stone v. Eliza A. McGregor Stewart Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 76 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Joshua T. Mitchell v. William A. Webb Lauderdale Land and Title Dispute

Mitchell sold Webb a tract of land on credit. Mitchell made a title bond, to be delivered upon completion of payment by Webb. Webb hasn't fully paid, so Mitchell still claims title to the land. Webb won't pay and Mitchell wants the rest of his money. 2 folders.

 West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 20 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 James C. Haselton & William O. Giles v. Varney A. & Harriet L. Gaskill, et al. Marion Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: John Badge, Eugene Eaton, A.L. Eaton, and Erasmus Alley. Plaintiffs Haselton and Giles had commenced action of ejectment against defendants in Marion county Circuit Court to recover lands which are subject to the right of way for the use of the Nashville & Chattanooga R.R. Co. Plaintiffs charge they were dispossessed of these lands by defendants who unlawfully detain them. Plaintiffs want all clouds to their title to said land be removed.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1210 45 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 John M. Davis, admr. of Alexander McMillan, dec. v. William H. Turley, John S. Sanbom, et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Supreme Court public sale of 16 acres of land with mansion about 1 mile west of Court House in Knoxville. Continuation of McMillian v. Turley, et al. Deals with the separation and sale of a plot of land containing the Sanborn Mansion.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1212 180 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 L. J. Currin v. G . R. Powell Shelby Land and Title Dispute

The plaintiff's father John Watson died in 1851. Before her husband died in 1864 he contracted with defendant Hardin in 1855 for a piece of land and made valuable improvements to the land. Defendants Powell and W B Crisman claim to own the via purchase from the plaintiff's late husband.

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View Entry 1872 Mary Robinson et al.v. Mitchell Rose et al Loudon Land and Title Dispute

Add. plaintiffs: John H. Robinson (dec.), Mary Pall, James Robinson, E. D. Robinson, & heirs at law of John H. Robinson. Add. defendants: E. G. Adkins, A. J. Cox, & W. A. Lenoir. Relates to a case under the same name (1848) in Roane County. Issue of the building of a Methodist Church and the defendants assumed false authority to sell the building for personal profit, even though a large congregation attended services.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1242 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Martha Ewing et al. v. Tobias C. Miller& wife Oura Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: John Gant. Dispute also involves debt.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 294 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 N.G. Taylor v. E. Limmerly et al. Carter Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: John K. Miller admr. of A.M.C. Taylor dec. and James W. Orr., sheriff. Defendant purchased a tract of land known for the plaintiff known as the Homes Place. The land was purchased at chancery sale from the estate of Taylor. The land was confiscated by Orr for sale to settle a judgment against Limmerly. Plaintiff is seeking restitution.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1211 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Peter D. Wynne v. William W. Wynne, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Also named in case: William W. Wynne, Henrietta C. Wynne, and I/J (?) L. Wynne all residents of LA. Plaintiff, P. D. Wynne, also from LA. Peter D. Wynne's father also named Peter D. Wynne.

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View Entry 1872 Paul Picalla v. Jefferson Richardson Shelby Land and Title Dispute West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 42 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Pleasant H. Starnes v. Daniel Haynes, John "Jack" Nance & Joseph Bryant Grainger Land and Title Dispute

In 1865, Capt Harrington's company of US soldiers sent to Rutledge, TN as "sort of guard" at term of Circuit Court. Soldiers arrested pla. (rebel) & prevailed on him to confess judgment to 5 judgments in favor of Easley & Co & related parties (led by Warham Easley Jr). Judgments satisfied by selling pla.'s land (incl Chandler tract); Def Bryant purchased land & Def. Haynes & Nance (other jdgmt creditors of pla.) "redeemed" it. Witnesses incl pla.'s daughter Mrs. Martha Nash. Suit to reclaim land.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1245 259 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Robert Fearne, Jr. & Eliza Lee Fearne v. Michael Doyle Shelby Land and Title Dispute West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 S. B. Hamner v. R. P. Sharp Land and Title Dispute

Opinion only. Sharp had sold and gave his title bond to a tract of land that contained a schoolhouse. Sharp later had Hamner sign a release in order for the schoolhouse and lot to be given to the public. Hamner charged Sharp with defrauding him and claiming it as his private property and for offering to sell it. Hamner wanted Sharp to deliver up the release and that he be credited the value of the schoolhouse on his note for the purchase money.

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View Entry 1872 Samuel T. Williams, et al. v. John Finney Shelby Land and Title Dispute West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 26 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Thomas Woodard v. D.W. Mentlo, R. N. Miers, James House, Graham Gillespie, John Buntin Sumner Land and Title Dispute

In 1860 D. W. Mentlo recovered a judgment against R. N. Miers for $3795.61, but an exception was issued in 1865 on this judgment, which was levied on land belonging to Miers. Mentlo directed the Sheriff to sell the land to recover the judgment. James Woodard also obtained a judgment against Miers for $1187.52 in 1860, which was levied on land as well. Multiple judgments were made and levied Miers land. Suit filed to settle land and title ownership, as well as debts.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 12a 394 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 T. D. Zook v. William Smith et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Unknown. Related documents may be found in ET 1233.

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View Entry 1872 Valentine J. Koehler & John Hornberger dba Valentine J. Koehler & Co. v. John Boyd, Jane Boyd & Thomas Burton Washington Land and Title Dispute

Dispute over 2 tracts of land used to secure debt: 5 acre tract (lots 1 & 2) & lot 11 on the Cherokee road. Transactions involved the use of Confederate money. Def John Boyd was a mechanic, his sons were farmers, & he was married to Def Jane Boyd.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1245 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 W. A. Hunter et al. v. George W. Haynes et al. Warren Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Louisa Marony, M. H. Marony, Sarah Humphrey; additional defendants: W. A. Goodwin, Allie Webb, Berry Reeder, Asad Webb, Lafayette Webb, William Webb; land dispute of estates of Thomas J. Hunter and Alphred G. Webb

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 73 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 William Meek & Robert Simpson v. A. Matthis & E. S. Matthis v. Meek & Simpson, et al Hawkins Land and Title Dispute

Folder contains multiple opinions, considered, reversed, and challenged again. Case concerns multiple heirs to the estate of Alexander Mathis, his land holdings, bequests, and subsequent sales and purchases of land holdings. Two more opinions, filed in 1870. Meek and Simpson wanted all judgments from all courts reviewed and set aside except the one against them for the balance of purchase money due from them.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4a 132 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 William Carter v. F.W. Taylor admr. Of Lanson D. Franklin, dec., et al. Cocke Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: George Susong?, John Stokely, E.C. Carter, William Walker, James N. Allen, and James Vance. Complex and involved case in which two previous suits among the parties are mentioned, one being Wm Carter v. E.C. Carter for debt. Carter suing defendants over the sale of 2 tracts of land. Carter hoped said sale would be aned, decrees confirming them be declared void, and deeds be aned; that the lands be resold and Carter permitted to redeem the same.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1209 101 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 William Hawkins v. A. M. Walker et al. Greene Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants include: G.M. Branner, B.M. Branner, and John Talbot exe. of John R. Branner dec. Plaintiff purchased land originally owned by John R. Branner from the defendants. Plaintiff claims that the land was sold as unencumbered but later found that a portion of the land known as the Mace Tract is owned by the heirs of Henry Mace dec..

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1332 78 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 W. G. Newman v. Joseph L. & Andrew L. King Knox Land and Title Dispute

Newman had bought tract of land at a court sale in the case T.W. & J.W. Newman, admrs. Of Jacob Newman, dec. v. Caroline H. Newman et al. for the sum of $4508-$930 of which was made by promissory note. Newman rented land to Joseph King. House and lot were levied upon and sold to pay for taxes under executions from multiple suits, which Newman declared void. Newman suing the Kings for conspiring to deprive him of his land and wanted an account of the rents due him since 1861.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1244 277 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 William C. Scruggs v. James Darnold, et al. Hamblen Land and Title Dispute

Scruggs says James Darnold indebted to him, said debt secured by land. James' brother Yearly also involved in transactions, but died before suit filed, leaving siblings & their issue as heirs & Add. defs: brother Lewis, sister Harriet (widow of Nicholas Noe), nephew Milton & niece Sarah (m. Ebzan Love), children of dec. brother Wm. Land all on waters of Turkey Creek, incl: 50 acres (Grant 28201); 20 acres (James' home place); Reece tract; & tract where Lewis lives. Harriet died; her children substituted.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1245 136 Order A Copy