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View Entry 1889 Burden Bender v. Emily T. Peyton et al. Sumner Land, Sale of

Incomplete case file. Additional defendants are unclear but may include J. B. Peyton and Fannie E. Peyton. J. B. Peyton is the admr. of Bailee (Balie) Payton dec. This case may be related to the case of, "Balie Peyton v. Burden Bender," located in MT 320.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 826 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1836 Danny Hadley, et al. v. George L. Latimer, et al. Sumner Bill of Sale

Additional plaintiffs - John L. Hadley Jr., and James Hadley - additional defendants - Hannah Hadley, William Hadley, John L. Hadley and his wife Amelia Additional defendants - James A. Black and his wife Evelina

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 199 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 Gaar Scott & Co. v. John H. Stark et al Sumner Petition for the Sale of Goods and Chattels

Gaar Scott & Co was a corporation based in Indiana that sold agricultural machinery. Dispute involved a separator sold for $150 on a promissory note. Plaintiff was seeking lien on property because they claimed the defendant's farm was insolvent. The defendants claimed the equipment was defective/worthless and the guarantee was not made good. They are countersuing for sale price, plus interest and repair costs, $375.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1046 135 Order A Copy
View Entry 1843 Henry H. Sugg v. David T. Scott et al. Sumner Land, Sale of

Sugg was from Logan County, KY - additional defendant - Dandridge S. Tisdale value of land $10,000.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 211 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1886 H. L. Shafer v. Hallum Brothers Sumner Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods

Plaintiff brings suit against Defendant for selling him a diseased horse.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 796 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1841 John B. Pittman v. Charles G. Saunders et al. Sumner Bill of Sale

Additional defendants - Henry S. Douglas Jr., Mr. ? Moore and Horace M. Hills for the purchase of a farm of 1,200 acres and 16 Negroes. 2 folders

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 203 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 James N. Thornhill et al. v. H. M. Austin et al. Sumner Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods

Additional Complainant: J. M. Cole. Additional Defendants: E.F. Austin and W.S. Austin .

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 45 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Jane Franklin v. Reuben Douglass et al. Sumner Land, Sale of

Additional Defendants: M. J. Rascue and wife Martha Rascue.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 47 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1814 James Cage& Samuel P. Black v. William Edwards Sumner Sale of Goods

Concerns transport and sale of cotton to New Orleans.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 81 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Peter H. Harlan, for use of Lee Shute v. W. J. Sweeney& Elizabeth Sweeny et al. v. Peter H. Harlan Sumner Land, Sale of Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 41 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Sam Hartman v. J. D. Hutton et al. Sumner Land, Sale of

Additional Defendants: J. A. Wemyss and wife, Jophine Wemyss.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 117 0 Order A Copy