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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1902 | Friedman Bros. Shoe Co. v. R. L. Bright & Co. | Gibson | Replevin |
Replevin of stock of shoes. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 762 | 43 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1902 | Jesse Edgington v. John H. Alsup & A. J. Harris | Shelby | Replevin |
Edgington Back Tax Attorney for Shelby Co.; Harris previous incumbent & Alsup county trustee. Plaintiff sued for return of books, documents, etc. pertaining to his office. Items currently in possession of Harris who argues plaintiff cannot hold the the office as it was abolished by law in 1897. The incumbent was to remain in place & settle the office's business, but no new appointment to the office could be made. Harris appointed 1895; Edgington appointed 1899. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 847 | 258 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1902 | Smith & Blackwell v. George G. Evans | Perry | Replevin |
This is a brief only -- no case files. The case involves a wagon sold to Evans by Smith & Blackwell, who brought the suit for replevin since Evans' debt had not been entirely paid off. |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 812 | 10 | Order A Copy |