Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1868 Atlantic& Mississippi Steamship Co. v. R. N. Blakemore & Company Shelby Error in Proceedings

Appeal in the nature of a writ of error; failure to deliver goods

 West Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 A. L. J. Crouch v. Isham D. Mullinay Sullivan Error in Proceedings

Incomplete file; opinion only

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1068 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 A. Wyatt v. W. C. Praird et al. Hickman Error in Proceedings

Complainants the heirs of Edwin Praird assert that they are entitled to the interest of Robert Easly by virtue of a levy made on his interest. Respondent denies that he died intestate, he denies that the interest was subject to a levy and so charges that the whole proceedings in the Circuit Court was void because the levy referred to was made under an ancillary attachment.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 758 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 Dolly Harvey v. J. J. Jewell, Guardian Wilson Error in Proceedings

Petition for writ of error. Jewell petitioned that Dolly Harvey was of unsound mind and therefore unable to manage herself or her property. Incomplete case file.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 738 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 East Tennessee, Virginia, & Georgia Railroad Company, Knoxville & Ohio Railroad Company, In Error v. Calvin L. Childress, and wife Mary Ann Childress Knox Error in Proceedings

This action in response to previous suit by defendants, 1886, "brought by Calvin Childress and his wife against plaintiffs in error, for personal injuries sustained by the wife in getting off a moving train at Heiskell's Station." Incident of 7 Jan. 1886 on train from Jellico to Knoxville.

 East Range: 19 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1879 64 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 George D. Doyles v. W.A. Millard Lincoln Error in Proceedings

The court erred in permitting evidence to be read such as the original note executed by J.H. Burnam to Millard and the minutes of said court to be read by the deputy clerk The original case involved a dispute over land. Also included: W.A. Millard v. George D. Doyles

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 753 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 H. R. Estill, exe., et al. v. John H. Leayton, admr., George R. & Francis Martin, Susan, Susan J., Mollie V., John B., & William W. Faris. Franklin Error in Proceedings

William Ferris died in 1861. The original admr. named in his will refused the duty & Layton was appointed. Layton failed to settle debts left by the estate. Layton was sued to recover $141 dollars in debt due from the estate to its lenders. The heirs expressed frustration at Layton's failure, but all money left by the estate had been used, and the heirs did not want the Ferris land sold to pay the debts.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 5a 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 Judah Ensel v. John Banfil& Co. for use of W. E. Matthes Shelby Error in Proceedings

Judgment rendered without counsel. present; "Banfil" referred to as "Banfield" at times

 West Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1832 James A. Porter v. Isaac Earthman Davidson Error in Proceedings

Plaintiff claims that there was an error in proceedings in his case against the defendant. The original trial involved land and debt disputes.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 372 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 James M. Ferguson v. M.C. Goodlett Montgomery Error in Proceedings

In the original suit, Ferguson bought land from his grandfather's estate. When his grandfather died he claimed that land. Goodlett also claimed the land because Ferguson had not paid his debt to him. Complainant claims that the judgment made in error because the defendant as executor made a settlement with the County Court without notice of any party in interest and are not binding on them. 2 folders

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 753 403 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 J. H. Rumburgh v. Lawson White Greene Error in Proceedings

A writ of error to reverse a judgment that was in favor of Lawson and against Rumburgh and which an attachment was levied on 5000 acres of land.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1210 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1815 John Wilson, Samuel Cummings, Michael Cline v. Henry Rutherford, et al. Lincoln Error in Proceedings

John Wilson hired a surveyor to create a map of some land. There were errors found in the survey after it was registered with the state of North Carolina. Rutherford and the other defendants owned nearby land which effected the survey. Wilson sued to have this rectified.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 3a 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 John Spelman v. Mary Kelly Shelby Error in Proceedings

Challenge to previous judgment rendered without defendant present. Originating court is Law, appeal to Western Division Supreme Court - not known if Chancery or Circuit

 West Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 Juda Ensel v. John Banfil& Co. for use of William Turley Shelby Error in Proceedings

Banfil also spelled Banfield. Writ of Error; judgment rendered without defendant present Originating court is Law, appeal to Western Division Supreme Court - not known if Chancery or Circuit

 West Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 J. P. Rexford v. R. J. Pulley Davidson Error in Proceedings

In 1867 Rexford sued for replevin in circuit court against Pulley. He attempted to recover an eight year old brown horse, damages due, or the value of these. However, Rexford was unhappy with the outcome, appealing the case, alleging errors in the proceedings.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 9 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Jordan & Elliot v. J. A. Bond, et al Rutherford Error in Proceedings Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 33 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 J. W. Collett v. Buck Pratt et al. Humphreys Error in Proceedings

The case file is apparently incomplete,

 Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 54 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 James S. Beard, et al. v. D. M. Taylor, et al. Washington Error in Proceedings

See ET 1210, Burt v. Beard for possible related case. Additional plaintiff: I. A. Brauscam. Additional defendants: S. E. Griffith, S. H. Hale, L. Gifford, and John Baxter. Beard applied, and was granted writs of error and supersedes in the initial case, but Taylor still forced him to pay the amount initially awarded to Burt.

 East Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1624 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 L. Kaufman v. A. M. Foster Shelby Error in Proceedings West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 47 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 L. H. Holt v. S. B. Frost Williamson Error in Proceedings

The appellant claims that the court erred in overruling the Statute of limitations of ten years, setting aside the satisfaction of judgment and permitting the introduction of evidence after the case was closed and was being argued.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 808 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 Leona B. Keener v. John Coffee Company Hamilton Error in Proceedings

Cause of action: Plaintiff appealing trial case to gain workmen compensation for death of her husband. Exhibit materials include map and photographs. Map is of Chattanooga with two x's and a path drawn between them. Oversize map located M-17-19

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 M.C. Williams et al. v. Alfred Tenpenny Cannon Error in Proceedings

Court listed wrong debt amount in judgment; amount owed should be changed from $121.40 to $210.56

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 238 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company v. J. C. Sanford Humphreys Error in Proceedings Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 12 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 National Life Insurance Co. of the U. S. A. v. James N. Hall Madison Error in Proceedings

incomplete case. Petition for writ of Certiorari. Assignment of Error #1 and #3.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1209 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Otis& Company v. Asher& Redlick Shelby Error in Proceedings

Additional defs: Henrietta Asher and Alfred Redlick

 West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 40 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1815 Richard Boyd v. John Boyd Davidson Error in Proceedings

John Boyd is accused of being one of the securities of Francis Prince(?) on a promissory note.

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View Entry 1916 R. K. Gleaves v. E. Nicks Davidson Error in Proceedings Middle Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 89 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 R. A. Calhoun v. V.C. Moseley& Company Madison Error in Proceedings

The complainant is petitioning for the Circuit Court judgment to be superseded on Writ of Error.

 West Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1365 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. Sam Keeble Rutherford Error in Proceedings

Cause of action: Plaintiff is appealing his conviction for unlawfully transporting intoxicating liquor.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 S. H. Tripp v. Andy Grizzard, et al. Franklin Error in Proceedings

Addtl dfnts: Chris Grizzard, Williams Martin- dept. Sherriff of Franklin County. Pltf. replevied a mare from dfnts. Grizzards filed and were granted a writ of certiorari, after many terms of the court passed without action, the case was eventually decided in favor of the Grizzards. Pltf. asserted he was not informed of the results, and "has never had his day in Court as required by law to make a judgement."

 Middle Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 987 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 State v. R. S. Miller Davidson Error in Proceedings

Additional parties: J. W. Loyd, Samuel Langhaus, McAndrews, Julius Keister, Thomas McMillin, Henry Williams, J. W. Cradic, Dick Conners, John Stewart

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 State v. Brink Parker& State v. Johnson Beasley, et al. Davidson Error in Proceedings

Additional defendants: C. J. Wilburn, Jesse Beale, R. D. Brooks, Booker Wilburn, J. H. Gregory, B. F. Wright, L. E. Porter, W. H. Brooks, T. J. Gregory, J. J. Gregory, W. J. Gregory. Original cause was murder, petitioning for a Writ of Error. Original case from Macon County.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 163 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1822 Thomas Hill v. Cantrell & Petway Davidson Error in Proceedings

Defendants: Stephen Cantrell and Henchy Petway.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 183 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Union Bank v. William Warren & M. J. Warren Davidson Error in Proceedings

Case files includes an appeal of judgment and a writ of error.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 316 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 William E. Bird v. H. K. Ryley et al Knox Error in Proceedings

Add. defendants: Henry Riley, John Riley, S. Riley, Patrick Riley, James Riley, Henry Mahan, Catherine Riley, and others listed in file. Petition of the plaintiff to obtain a writ of error from the original bill where H.K. Riley et al.were plaintiffs and W.E. Bird & William Lent[?] were defendants, with an action of ejectment.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1172 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1825 William E. Throckmorton v. Obadiah Hanlon White Error in Proceedings Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 185 0 Order A Copy