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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 | 1916 | Blackwood Tire & Vulcanizing Co. v. Auto Storage Co. | Davidson | Replevin | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 235 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1916 | Charlie Gay v. John Gibson | Dyer | Replevin |
The plaintiff sought to recover one cow, one calf, and one heifer which he claimed was unlawfully detained by the defendant. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1495 | 119 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | Coleman Clark Grocery Co. v. Model Cash Grocery et al.. | Henry | Replevin |
Defendants: W.T.Smith, J.E. Erwin formed a partnership called Model Cash Grocery. J.E. Erwin on behalf of Model Cash Grocery, executed a deed of trust to Coleman Clark on some of its fixtures then in the storehouse. Coleman Clark agreed to extend credit to Model Cash for one more year. Model Cash ceased to do business around 10/1/1918. When Coleman Clark came to collect their due, they were refused by W.T. Smith. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1556 | 137 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | D. A. Gary v. Ezra Hughes | Hardin | Replevin |
The plaintiff brought a replevin suit against the defendant to recover possession of three bales of lint and seven to ten hundred pounds of seed cotton. |
West | Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1469 | 79 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | Era Presson v. W. H. Lockhart | Benton | Replevin |
Era Presson is trying to get back a dark brindle male yearling which she alleges W.H. Lockhart has seized and holds without authority. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1556 | 37 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | J. F. Bibby v. George W. Pryor | Shelby | Replevin |
Cause of action: replevin to recover a mule, a two-horse wagon, and a set of double harness. Plaintiff also named as Jeff F. Bibby. |
West | Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1395 | 72 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | Jesse Holland v. A. P. Gaither et al. | Shelby | Replevin |
The defendant was agent to the estate of George Arnold, attempting to recover a grandfather clock from the plaintiff. |
West | Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1465 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | Rhodes Furniture Co. v. Terry McClendon | Shelby | Replevin |
Rhodes sued to repossess furniture that they claimed defendant purchased but did not pay for, value listed as $251.98. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1514 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | Vashall Hardcastle v. National Clothing Company | Davidson | Replevin |
Replevin suit to recover personal property |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 77 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | W. E. Miers, et al. v. H. J. Duttlinger, et al. | Shelby | Replevin |
Other plaintiffs: Sigler Supply Co.; William Miers. Other defendants: A. H. Frank, R. Bernhold, & M. H. Mayor, Godfrey Frank Co.; W. P. Adams; H. A. Burkhardt. Case concerns purchase, consignment, storage, and delivery of cotton. Case is divided between two folders, includes three printed briefs. |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1087 | 499 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | W. H. Ozment v. Lantie Ozment, et. al. | Dyer | Replevin |
Additional defendants: Corbett Ozment and Dave Craig. Sued to have a roan horse named Mack, a black mare named Gyp, and a mule returned to him. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1499 | 13 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | W. H. Ozment v. Lantie Ozment | Dyer | Replevin |
Sued to recover a blue mare mule and a blacked faced pony. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1499 | 90 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | W. A. Duncan, trustee of George T. Webb& Company v. Sing Johnson | Shelby | Replevin |
The plaintiff tried to recover mules and wagons in the possession of the defendant but transferred through a trust deed. |
West | Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1464 | 69 | Order A Copy |