Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1887 B. F. Holder v. James M. Baker et al. Franklin Petitions for New Road

Holder sued to enjoin creation of proposed road through his land, arguing it was never maintained as a public road, but served only as "a settlement passway around the plantation" that was "cut out to get rid of the shade on the field and fence." Proposed road was near a mountain. Holder had worked as a road hand, though not on road in question. Baker was road commissioner. Add. Def: Jefferson Holder (overseer of proposed road).

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 740 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 State v. Doad Garner Franklin Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way

The State is arguing that Doad Garner unlawfully and willfully obstructed a public road leading from Sinking Cove and Crow Creek Road to Sherwood by locking gates across the road.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 721 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 State v. James L. Hatchett Franklin Obstructing a Public Road/ Road/ Ri Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 W. J. Hines & Wife v. Sam M. Miller Franklin Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way

Plaintiffs are the owners of a tract of land situated in the 10th Civil District of Franklin County. The defendant (brother-in-law of W. J. Hines) lives due west of the plaintiffs. The land of both parties was formerly owned by Isaac Hines. Plaintiffs state that an easement exists on a road running through the defendant's property and complain that the def. has erected heavy gates and destroyed repairs on said road. Plaintiffs seek an injunction restricting these obstructions. 2 folders.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 964 383 Order A Copy