Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1866 A. P. & D. Green v. Robert Massengill Grainger Non-payment of Bank Note

A.P. Green was a tailor and he did business with a firm under the name Massengill & Craighead, the defendant being the principle partner. The defendant received various goods and services from the plaintiff, for which he executed a note for $350. The note was never paid by the defendant and he is now indebted to the plaintiff.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1201 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 American Loan & Trust Co., et al. v. E. S. Terry, et al. Lincoln Non-payment of Bank Note

Plaintiff company alleged that Decatur, Chesapeake, & New Orleans Railway Company waste construct and equip a railroad from Decatur, AL to Gallatin, TN and executed mortgage from plaintiff company to pay for construction. Plaintiff company alleged that loan was never paid. Additional Plaintiffs: Bethlehem Iron Company, John S. Silver, Trustee. Additional Defendants: A. S. Thomas, Surety, John S. Waddle, William Williams, Decature, Chesapeake, & New Orleans Railway Co.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 913 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 American Trust & Banking Company, trustee v. W. J. McIsaac Hamilton Non-payment of Bank Note East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 781 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 A. Y. Sharp & A. H. Green v. M. I. Sawyer & H. F. Wescott Hamilton Non-payment of Bank Note

Issue of unpaid bank notes for an undisclosed amount.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1225 82 Order A Copy
View Entry 1836 Brice M. Garner v. John Maze Lincoln Bank Note Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 198 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 Bank of Tennessee v. Jesse C. Roberson, et al. Bledsoe Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional defendants: J.M. Roberson and S.H. Roberson. Defendants owe Bank $2000 for an unpaid promissory note.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 Bank of Tennessee v. Robert Dweggins, et al. Bledsoe Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional defendants: James Worthington and P.S. Hutcheson. Bank sued defendants for $700 for an unpaid promissory note.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 Bank of Tennessee v. Isaac E. Swafford et al. Bledsoe Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional defendants: Samuel Swafford & Thomas R. Swafford [alt. spelling Swofford]. Bank sued defendants for $1856 for unpaid promissory note.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 81 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 Bank of Tennessee v. Joseph Morr & William Worthington Bledsoe Non-payment of Bank Note

Bank sued defendants for $2900 for unpaid promissory note.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1185 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Bank of Sparta v. W. L. Gracy, et al White Bank Note

Plaintiff sued defendants for an unpaid note. Additional Defendants: C.D. Gracy, C. Marchbanks, Waman Clark

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 885 124 Order A Copy
View Entry 1926 Belle Ross Hahn v. D. K. Eckel, et al. Knox Non-payment of Bank Note

Issue becomes statute of limitations on payment, since note was acquired post possession by Pltf. Rules that chancery was correct that relations were not established to prevent claim. Cause of Action: Note Payable.

 East Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 14 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Bank of Commerce v. J. W. Flannigan Shelby Bank Note

This case was consolidated with Cloth & Kettman v. Patrick Roper. Roper & Flannigan were merchants in Memphis.

 West Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 420 365 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Bank of Charleston (SC) v. Sulzbacher Brothers Davidson Non-payment of Bank Note

The note was for $2,000.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 701 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Bank of Tennessee v. C. N. Sampson, et al Sullivan Bank Note

Plaintiff filed this case to recover debts owed by defendants in the form of unpaid promissory notes. Additional Defendants: Letty J. Crockett, D. A. Crockett, E. M. Cockett, E. S. Crockett, J. Crockett

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1639 155 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 Chism, Churchill& Company v. First National Bank of New York et al Shelby Bank Note

Additional Defendant: Mercantile Bank of Memphis

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 468 117 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Commercial National Bank v. Sulzbacher Bros. Davidson Bank Note

Dfnts: Chas. M. and Wm. F. Sulzbacher, partners in the dfnt. firm. Pltfs. received from the Jefferson County Savings Bank of Birmingham, Ala. for collection and because the holder by proper endorsement of a draft drawn by J. C. Marks & Co. in favor of the Jeff. County Bank upon Sulzbacher Bros. for $1352.80

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 973 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 C. I.T. Corporation v. John A. Rawn, Sr. Washington Bank Note

Defendant sued by plaintiff for defaulting on a bank loan which was used to purchase a bus. Plaintiff recovered bus and sold it at auction. This case is for the remaining balance of unpaid note.

 East Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1503 111 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Citizens National Bank for use of W. R. Craig v. Baird & McLemore Giles Bank Note

Plaintiff, Citizens National Bank, asserted that they and their client, W.R. Craig, shoud not suffer the loss of a bank draft to an improper agent. The plaintiff claimed Baird & McLemore should pay the draft as their banking instructions caused the loss.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1047 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 D. M. Norwood v. V. F. Anderson et al. McMinn Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional Defendants: J. E. Anderson v. G. K. Underdown.

 East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 226 156 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 D. C. McMillen v. Bank of Chattanooga, et al. Hamilton Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional defendants: John C. Gillispie and Robert P. Jones. McMillen sued Bank unpaid bank notes worth $1187. McMillen shows that Bank is in one suit against Gillispie and another against Jones for drafts. McMillen wants Bank to kept from collecting, transfering, or otherwise disposing of said drafts or their proceeds from Gillispie and Jones and that the same be collected to pay bills of Bank held by McMillen.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1195 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1829 David L. Mitchell v. James Eastham White Bank Note

Eastham doubted solvency of bank notes Eastham paid, supposedly notes issued defunct.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 186 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1899 Eli Cupples v. J. B. Dodds Hardin Bank Note

In 1893, Dodds agreed to sell two tracts of land to G. W. Harrison for a sum of money & two notes. Dodds conveyed the land to Cupples, even though notes were owed by Harrison.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 792 282 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 Ezekiel Anderson v. Soloman B. Sizemore Hawkins Bank Note

This case deals with a bank note and a prior judgment against Ezekiel Anderson regarding the note for $335.33

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1219 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 Ethel Stiner v. Powell Valley Hardware Company, W. F. Burnett soul proprietor Campbell Bank Note

Ethel Stiner inherited land from her father, which she then sold. She lent $1000 from the sale to W. F. Burnett, owner of the hardware company where her husband, Henderson, worked. Burnett then sold half of his shares of the company telling Stiner he would repay the note in total. Instead, he tried to give her $100. Much confusion with who loaned, Ethel or her husband, & who is responsible, who is owed, and what my have been paid.

 East Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1476 167 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Frank V. Steele v. Memphis Savings Bank Shelby Bank Note

Steele sued claiming the bank was holding $365 in proceeds from a note settlement and refused to pay the funds to Steele. Includes published Statement of Case, Assignment of Errors Brief and Argument for defendant.

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1203 140 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 Fred M. Britton et al. v. Mrs. W. B. Shaffer Unicoi Non-payment of Bank Note

C. S. and G. T. Britton owe money to Mrs. W. B. Shaffer due to a note they took out. The defendants are ordered to pay Shaffer the $548 she is owed.

 East Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 518 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Franklin Bank v. G. N. Byers, et al Montgomery Bank Note

Plaintiff company sued defendants for non-payment of a bank note Additional Defendant: E. B. Byers

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 933 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 First National Bank v. A. M. Shook et al. Davidson Bank Note

In 1889, J. P. Williams, A. M. Shook, Nat Baxter Jr., and G. M. Fogg (partners) purchased an iron furnace from the Warner's and Mrs. Goodrich, executing four notes signed by each of the partners. When the sellers demanded payment of the note, the defendants borrowed $9,296 from the plaintiff bank. Williams was also vice-president of the bank at the time and illegally instructed a cashier to remove the name of Shook from the note. Exhibit is note issued by parties.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1189 269 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 First National Bank of Clarksville, Tennessee v. J. H. Meacham et al. Montgomery Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional Defendants: Thomas Herndon and T. P. Major of the firm Herndon & Major. The plaintiff bank sued for recovery of a debt of $4500 from the defendants on a note the plaintiff bank held.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1067 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 First National Bank of Nashville, Tennessee v. J. M. Hill Giles Non-payment of Bank Note

Plaintiff, First National Bank of Nashville, sued the defendant, J. M. Hill, to recover a $175 draft that the defendant gave to W. F. Peay and was then transferred to the plaintiff. When the plaintiff forwarded the draft to the Lynnville Bank & Trust Co. for payment, it was protested by R. A. Mitchell, Giles County Notary Public, for lack of payment.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1067 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Franklin Bank of Clarksville v. J. W. Johnson (col.) et al. Montgomery Bank Note

A bank loan was given to J.W. Johnson (col) in the amount of $880.00 for a parcel of land. The note was executed with bank employee W.S. Poindexter as a surety. Defendant defaulted on debt after Poindexter's death. Additional Defendants W.S. Poindexter, Kate C. Poindexter (admr)

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 843 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 German Bank v. Phoenix Fire& Marine Insurance Company Shelby Non-payment of Bank Note West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 473 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1934 Greene County Union Bank, et al. v. Frank E. Miller, et al. Greene Bank Note

This case was filed for the purpose of enforcing collection of six promissory notes, to foreclose deeds of rust, sell collateral, impound real estate, and enforce a lien. Additional Defendants: R.D. Miller, Miller Fuel Company, Lula M. Devine. Additional Plaintiff: P.C. Wakefield

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1555 158 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Gibson County Bank v. J. F. Fitzgerald Gibson Non-payment of Bank Note

The original bill was filed by the bank to collect the balance of a $500.00 note

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 481 107 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 George B. Peters, admr. v. Nashville Savings Bank et al.. Davidson Bank Note

Additional Defendants: Julius Sax and Max Sax. The plaintiff was admr. of Thomas Peters, dec.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 704 77 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 1889 Helen M. Gregg by next friend v. Gregg Manufacturing Co. et al. Hamblen Non-payment of Bank Note

The plaintiff Helen Gregg sued the defendant company, that included her husband A. H. Gregg, and Samuel Monday for payment on a note for the benefit of Lookout Bank at Morristown and the enforcement of a lien on a property that she sold to the defendant.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1804 816 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Hamilton National Bank v. Elmer Torok Carter Non-payment of Bank Note East Range: 8 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 908 108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 John Anderson v. First National Bank, et al Davidson Bank Note

Additional defendants: Joseph McCrory, cashier of First National Bank and Charles Lanier.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 268 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 J. F. O'Neal v. H. D. Folts Lauderdale Non-payment of Bank Note

Defendant: H. D. Folts, Trustee of A. F. Lucas, bankrupt of Lauderdale, Tennessee.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 864 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 J. W. Orchards v. Sallie M. Lindsley et al Davidson Non-payment of Bank Note

Add. Defendant: J.M. Lindsley. Defendant bought wall paper in a purchase totaling $193.50, paid with bank notes that were never paid off. Mentioned: the last will and estate of Jacob McGavock.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 735 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 John W. Hyder v. Heirs of Jacob S. Hampton Carter Non-payment of Bank Note

Also spelled "Hydin". Defendants listed in the file. The plaintiff was discharged of his duties of administrator of the estate of Jacob S. Hampton (dec.) by his heirs. He was given a note for $300, but the defendants failed to pay the amount fully.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1223 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 J. U. Bullard, use, et al. v. J. S. Beadle, et al. Davidson Non-payment of Bank Note

J. U. Bullard for use and benefit of McClelland Bros., and of same party for use and benefit of West Bros., and of same party for use and benefit of H. M. Cornwell, each in their own right and Duke, Kennedy, & Co. Addtl dfnt: G. W. Hogan. Dfnts drew five checks payable to pltf. Addtl pltfs were added to the endorsement of said checks. Payment of all checks was refused at the bank.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 973 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Joseph Wheless, et al v. First National Bank of Murfreesboro Davidson Non-payment of Bank Note

This case was filed by the heirs of Gen. John F. Wheless, dec. Wheless was the owner of the Belmont Flouring Mills, prior to his death he had taken out notes from defendant company. Notes were not repaid. Company was declared insolvent and became property of bank. Plaintiffs filed this case to have property and company returned to them and claimed that they were unaware of unpaid debt. Additional Plaintiffs: Annie Blakely, John H. Blakely, W. T. Wheless. Exhibit: Ledger document

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 937 224 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 J. H. Lanier, Sr. v. William A. Thomas et al Madison Non-payment of Bank Note

Additional defendants: Sallie A. Thomas (wife of William A. Thomas), John A. and Carrie A. Graham, R. W. Andrews and W. H. Brown. Thomas's residents of KY. Other defendants residents of Madison Co., TN. Case mentions property in Gibson Co. known as the "Gibson Wells".

 West Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 74 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 John A. Moss v. W. H. Maddox, et al. Putnam Bank Note

Plaintiffs seeks to collect on a bank note, Defendants claim note is invalid because it has been altered since signing. Additional defendant: R. F. Maxwell.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 485 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 John W. Theus, Trustee v. Bank of Madison, et al Madison Bank Note West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 576 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 Jacob Naff v. John Crawford Greene Bank Note

This case involves the payment of a bank note for three hundred dollars that was issued in 1863. Part of the dispute involves whether the payment should be in Confederate money or current U.S. currency.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1068 61 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 John W. Hill v. James A. Richardson et al Warren Non-payment of Bank Note

Add. defendant: Meridith Hill. J.W. Hill holds two notes from the defendant made out to M. Hill totaling $200. A vendor's lieu was made for a tract of land, as well.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 749 118 Order A Copy
View Entry 1856 Joseph R. Simpson v. John & William O'Brien Washington Non-payment of Bank Note

O'Brien brothers had agreed to pay $125 for Simpson's horse. Sale was on a Sunday and horse delivered to them. Simpson did not take O'Briens' note because it was Sabbath and def'ts agreed to come back another day to pay for the horse, which they never did. They held onto horse for unreasonable time without asking to return it to Simpson but then the horse died. Simpson sues for $130.98 in damages. Def't call for new trial, which is refused, and then they appeal.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1181 15 Order A Copy

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