Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."

View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1845 James Clark v. Moses M. Swan Knox Notes

Clark purchased from William R. Bowen one-half of a mare they had owned jointly. Bowen previously borrowed money from Swan to pay for his half of the mare. Others involved: John M. Bowen, Frederick M. Metzinger, D. P. Armstrong, Daniel McMullen.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1128 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 John Sambden v. John Sharp et al. Grainger Notes

John Samben had obtained a prior judgment for payment on a note against John Sharp, Peter Sharp, J.B. Butcher, and William Sharp. This case is a continuation of trying to obtain money owed to him from these men.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1128 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Joshua H. Gist v. Isom P. Alley Knox Notes

Alley was constable of the 7th civil district, and Gist and John Mynatt were partners in trade. The pair placed in Alley's hand sundry small notes which Alley promised to collect. Also involved: Elisha Herrington, James O. Sentry, John W. Alley, Pleasant. [last name illegible].

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1128 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James & Andrew Kirkpatrick, et al. v. South Western Railroad Bank Blount Notes

Promissory note for $180.00. Others involved: Joseph Brown and Samuel Henry.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1130 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Martin Bayles, for the use of George W. Gray & Robert Gray, admr. of Asa Gray, dec. v. Henry Humberd, et al. Greene Default on Promissory Note

Other defendants: John Blair. Defendant's name also spelled Humbard. Defendants owed decedent $200. Plaintiff sued for $300 in damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1130 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 State v. David C. Gillespie Maury Non-payment of Bank Note Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 219 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 Thomas K. Harris, et al. v. Glenn & Spilliman Overton Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional Plaintiffs: Edwin N. Cullom, Thompson R. Grace, Josiah S. Copeland and Steven McHenry.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 220 0 Order A Copy