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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1857 | Bank of Tennessee v. George W. Keith& John G. Newbert | Morgan | Promissory Note |
This case involves a dispute over a promissory note. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1179 | 16 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | Gideon P. Hazen v. John White, et al. | Polk | Non-payment of Bank Note |
Additional plaintiff: P. Dickinson. Additional defendants: John W. Hildebraud & Benjamin Mayfield. Defendants are indebted to plaintiff under two notes totaling $2,074.69. which shows Gideon's middle initial to be "M". Also shows 2 more Def.: Greenway Bros & Co, and John B. Hoyl, not in original bill. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1154 | 118 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | John L. Divine v. John B. Whiteside, et al. | Hamilton | Land, Promissory Note |
Other defendants: George L. Gillespie. Whiteside purchased tract of land from Thomas P. Kelly for $4400 (1/5th of price in cash & 4 promissory notes for remainder). Defendant paid all promissory notes but 1. Kelly transferred [sold] remaining promissory note for $880 to plaintiff. Whiteside sold land to John B. Atwood, who sold it to Burl Atwood (or vice versa), who sold it to George L. Gillespie. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1159 | 15 | Order A Copy |