Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1878 Edwin Henry, et al. v. E. A. Sawyers Jefferson Deed of Trust

Tangled case. William M. Sawyers and Edwin Henry formed a lumber business in 1865 and bought and operated a steam engine and saw mill-grist mill. In 1866, Sawyers secured a deed of trust via William B. Cochran whereby he conveyed all interest in the mill to Cochran. Sawyers accused of fraud in sale to Edwin Henry. Ethan A. Sawyers joined the fray. Jabez Smith, a "half idiot," was cheated. File contains letter from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite. Oliver Caswell King was an attorney.

 East Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1599 157 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 J. I. Wells et al. v. J. K. Clement Gibson Deed of Trust

Plaintiffs: J. G. Wells

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 122 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 Napolean Hill v. J. T. Hillsman, et al. Shelby Deed of Trust

Defendants: Mary Hillsman, J. H. Martin, Annie T. Stobin, Silliam Stobin, Eliza Howe, Fred B. Howe, Emma S. Wood, Samuel Wood, Edwin Francis. See WT232 for more.

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 120 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 P. M. Guinn & wife v. John R. Spurgeon, et al Washington Deed of Trust

In 1874 Plaintiff purchased a tract which adjoined defendant's land.In 1876 Plaintiff secured a deed of trust for Jas. Deadrick for the benefit of defendant, as plaintiff and defendant often kept mutual accounts for one another. Plaintiff filed this case seeking relief against trust and alleged that it was the intention of defendant to turn him out of his land and remove it from his possession. Additional Defendants: Emeline Hodges

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1642 43 Order A Copy