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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 | 1877 | Annie Cook v. John A. Kirby | Shelby | Promissory Note | West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 88 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1877 | A. J. Halliburton v. J. F. Curlin, et al. | Haywood | Notes |
Additional Defendants: James Garrison Halliburton and John H. Halliburton. A. J. Halliburton was admr. of J. H. Halliburton, deceased. First few pages of the case are missing. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 105 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | B. P Moore & wife May Moore v. Calvin Shull | McNairy | Promissory Note | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 139 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1877 | Coffin, Martin, & Co. v. Woolridge & Taylor and Taylor Hutsell | Monroe | Promissory Note |
Pltf co.: C. W. Coffin, Hugh Martin, and R. J. McKinney. Dfnt co.: D. E. H. Woodridge and John H. Taylor. Pltf co. holds a note for $156.28 which has become past due. Sued to recover amount + interest. |
East | Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1770 | 59 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | D. O. King, exe., et al. v. L. C. Haynes, et al. | Washington | Notes |
David O. King was executor of Fredrick Thomas, dec., and John J. Thomas of Sullivan County. King stated that he received a note judment in the Sullivan County Circuit Court against L. C. Haynes, R. P. Haynes, David Haynes, R. P. Rhea, Seth J. W. Luckey, John Baxter, and J. R. Branner. He sued for payment. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1604 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | David A. Ozment v. William Smith & wife | Coffee | Promissory Note |
Smith was indebted to Lauira Bankin for $220 and to secure the payment he executed to her his not of that date for $220 payable by December 25, 1859 with the complaint as his security. After the note fell due on November 16, 1860, Rankin issued a warrant against Smith and complainant as security on the note. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 25 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | Edward Williams v. J. W. Myder admr. | Promissory Note |
Court of Origin: Unknown. County: Unknown. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 35 | 4 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1877 | Hadden et al. v. F. M. Riddick & A. J. Riddick | Crockett | Notes |
Plaintiffs listed as David B. Hadden, J.W. Avery and John M. Farrington. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 139 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | John A. Jackson v. R. A. McDonald, et al. & W. O. Price, et al. v. D. M. Perkins trustee, et al. | Lincoln | Notes |
1872, W. F. Smith, principal, and W. A. Thorton, E. L. Allen, J. C. Bright, N. H. Witaker, securities, executed their note for $3,446.98 payable to D. M. Perkins, trustee of R. A. McDonald for the use of the trust due two years from date being the second installment of the purchase money of Lot #6 of the land sold in said clause, said note of $3,446.98 plus interest. Plaintiffs claimed the note had not been paid. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 31 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | J. N. Oliver & O. Wooldridge v. S. B. Arbuckle | Shelby | Promissory Note |
Folder includes a brief for the defendant. Oliver and Wooldridge are assignees in the bankruptcy of Toof, Phillips & Co. for use of l. B. Eaton. They hold a promissory note from Arbuckle for $402.00, due and payable in 1868. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 100 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | John Shellman et al. v. James A. Anderson et al. | Shelby | Notes |
Additional Plaintiffs: William V. Michael and Frank R. Mayce. Additional Defendant: T. M. S. Rhett. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 106 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | John F. Smith v. G. N.& J. C. Dillworth | Washington | Notes |
This bill concerns a debt owed to plaintiff in the form of an unpaid note issued to defendants. Additional Plaintiffs: William B. Glaze, George W. Felford, George Nelson, N. A. Farnesworth, M.S. Mahoney. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1575 | 37 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | J. W. Stubblefield v. Jessie Sunderland | Hamblen | Notes |
This bill is concerning the sale of a tract of land between plaintiff and defendant. Deed was held in trust until note was paid off, however defendant failed to pay note. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1575 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | John M. Joslin v. J. G. Fulghrum | Davidson | Promissory Note |
Plaintiff sued the defendant to recover $500 due by a promissory note. Cover page case style name is: J. G. Fulghrum v. W. J. Luiton, admr. et al. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 21 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | J. R. Cormick Jr. & Other Causes v. David Richards, et al. | Knox | Promissory Note |
Addtl dfnt: Knoxville Iron Co. Pltf sued to recover $593.29 on a note issued by Richards, due 45 days after initial date. Pltf received no payment on note and sued to recover principle + interest. |
East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 214 | 138 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | Joseph W. Sneed, exe. v.Thomas L. Williams, Trustee, et al | Knox | Notes |
Nature of case unclear. Involves notes executed for "purchase money" of Lots No. 6, 9, 10, 11 & 12 in the Sneed Reversion. A lien has been placed on the lots & they will be sold unless the total principal amount due on the notes ($310.65) is paid to the Court. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1567 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | Lee Rushing v. Anderson Robins et al. | Henry | Notes |
Additional Defendants: A. McCullough and T. C. Fryer |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 105 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | Martin Keathley v. Martha Shelton | Shelby | Notes |
This case was later incorporated with another case: A. L. Grady, admr. of Martin Keathley, dec. v. Martha Shelton. The file is extremely damaged only parts of it are legible. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 105 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | N. N. Northcross v. G. W. Kin, et al. | Gibson | Notes |
Additional Defendants: William Colby and J. Williams. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 101 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | Peter A. Perkins, et al. v. N. E. Perkins, et al. | Davidson | Promissory Note |
Additional Plaintiffs: Sallie Perkins Additional Defendants: Lori Milfiorri, James Lunden, George Lunden. Case involves a note of $800 dated October 34, 1861. Possibly related to case in MT 270. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 20 | 320 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | R. J. Blackwell v. William H. Fitzpatrick, admr. | Lauderdale | Promissory Note |
Fitzpatrick was administrator of E. N. Fitzpatrick, dec. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 101 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | S. F. Forcythe v. C. H. Ferrell | Gibson | Notes |
Ferrell was trustee for William and Ann Clark in this case. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 100 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | Stephen Brice v. R. F. Powell | Notes |
County: Unknown. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 35 | 3 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1877 | Stout, Mills & Temple v. James P. Kendrick | Sullivan | Promissory Note |
Plaintiffs: Atlas L. Stout, W. M. Mills, & John Temple, d.b.a. Stout, Mills & Temple, Dayton, OH, manufacturers of grist mill machinery- "American Turbine Water Wheel." Defendant: James P. Kendrick of Virginia, owner of mill seat & mill located near Kingsport on Reedy Creek. Debt related to repairs of mill equipment. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1659 | 137 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | T. D. Locke & Co. v. J. H. Losley | Gibson | Notes |
John Losley is guardian of R. A. Bailey. Part of the contract, which goes back to business dealings from 1861, involves the hiring out of several black slaves. The settlement has been difficult because one of the parties mislaid one of the notes. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 92 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | T. B. Haynes v. Henry Berry | Shelby | Land, Promissory Note |
Berry resident of Arkansas. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 93 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | The Singer Manufacturing Co. v. John Chadwich, et al. | Claiborne | Notes |
This case is concerning a debt owed to plaintiff by defendants for several notes issued to them. Plaintiff sued for non-payment on notes. Additional Defendants: Y.L. McVey, M.V. Catterell, George Billingsley, W.P. Parker, James Simmons, Charles Burrell |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1575 | 55 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | William Inglis v. James Steel & Gus A. Morti | Shelby | Default on Promissory Note |
Inglis resident of KY. Defendants residents of Shelby Co., TN. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 90 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | W. T. Stone v. H. M. James, admr. | Fayette | Notes |
James was administrator of the estate of Henry Williams, dec. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 98 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | William Witherspoon et al. v. David Rice | Madison | Promissory Note |
Additional Plaintiffs: John Witherspoon and H. H. Witherspoon. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 101 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | William M. Good v. George W. Nelson | Washington | Notes |
In 1867, Nelson agreed to pay Daniel Good $100 U.S. currency on a note. G. W. Nelson endorsed note. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1604 | 44 | Order A Copy |