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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1859 | William M. Lawson, et al.v. Alexander & McCamy/McKamy | Bradley | Breach of Official Duty |
Additional Plaintiffs: William Blair & Silas M. Ware. Plaintiffs part of law firm employed by defendants. Alexander & MCamy merchant firm comprised of _______ Alexander & William H. McCamy. Lawson had been elected county constable. Defendants originally sued for $250 damages, charging the firm with breach of covenant. On 2 Sept. 1856 defendants won a $77.11 judgment against a Thomas Lawson; W. M. Lawson broke his oath of constable by not properly executing a levy on his property. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1130 | 55 | Order A Copy |