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View Entry 1879 A. J. Robinson et al.v. J. L Burton Madison Deed of Trust

Additional Plaintiffs: Mike Byrum

 West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 134 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 A. M. Hornsby v. City National Bank et al. Knox Deed of Trust

Cover page only.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 A. M. Stevens et al. v. H. Floyd Ferguson et al. Dyer Deed of Trust

Additional Plaintiff: S. R. Latta. Additional Defendants: Mary Montezuma Ferguson (wife of H. Floyd Ferguson), W. C. Doyle, James A. Foster, P. C. Ledsinger, and others.

 West Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 177 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 A. E. Hardison et al. v. D. P. Leggett et al. Dyer Deed of Trust

Additional Plaintiff: M.C. Hardison. Additional Defendant: F.B. Leggett.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 896 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 A. J. L. McTeer, et al. v. Richard LeBow et al. Blount Breach of Trust

William M. Jeffries died during the Civil War, leaving his widow, & his daughter Ruth M. McTeer. The widow then married Joseph Miller, & Miller was legally bonded as Ruth's guardian. Ruth rec'd pension from her father's death; Miller handled her money. Ruth married A. J. L. McTeer, however, the court failed to make Miller renew his bond. Miller squandered her money, was ordered to turn repay her, however he was insolvent.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 5 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Andrew & Mary Mitchell v. Judges of Hawkins County Hawkins Breach of Trust

Andrew and Mary Mitchell sued the judges of Hawkins County with failing to carry out their fiduciary responsibilities. Mitchell was bequeathed money, of which the court was assigned the disbursement. Mary Mitchell was a minor when the bequest was made, and as an adult she and her husband sued.

 East Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 22 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 Amos K. Williamson et al. v. James Draper et al. Jackson Breach of Trust

Additional Plaintiffs: July E. Williamson, Eliza A. Draper, Rufus Goodall, Martha W. Goodall, Lucy Goodall, Caroline E. Goodall, Louisa Goodall, Allyanna Goodall. Additional. defendants: James E. Wheeler, David L. Goodall.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 358 94 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 A.A. Baker v. A.L. Leinart et als. Union Deed of Trust

This case involved a dispute over a deed of trust

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1856 55 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 Allen, Bush & West v. J. M. Hutchison, et al Gibson Deed of Trust

Additional defendants: J. N. McDaniel

 West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 302 149 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 A. V. Bruce, et al. v. N. W. Smith Shelby Deed of Trust

Additional plaintiffs: J. W. Bruce, Ida D. Bruce, Lula B. Anderson, Fred T. Anderson, Anna B. Looney, T. C. Looney.

 West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 865 63 Order A Copy
View Entry 1862 B. F. Murphy & others v. W. T. Moss Claiborne Deed of Trust

Last will & testament of William Goin, Claiborne Co.; Elizabeth, his widow; mentions negro slaves, woman: "Kel," and her three children: "David," "Callaway," and "Louisa Jane." Negro man, "George," girl: "Eliza," boy: "Jim." Many others listed. Plaintiff: Pleasant Murphy, William Murphy. Cross bill: B. F. Murphy & others v. Benjamin Sewell, exors. v. B. F. Murphy & others.
Partial file.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1203 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Blanchard v. Williams Deed of Trust

File consists only of plaintiff's brief.

 East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1052 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 Bank of East Tennessee v. Robert J. McKinney Breach of Trust

Suit involves a writ of error filed after the people providing security on the original bond died. The plaintiff was then required to provide additional security.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 14 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1886 Connell, Buford & Co. v. A. G. Trevathan Henry Deed of Trust West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 300 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Catherine E. Floyd et al. v. The North Memphis Savings Bank Shelby Breach of Trust

Additional complainants: W. N. Fry, J. B. Horton, W. T. Michie, T. B. Jones, V. L. Rogers. Additional defendant: M. P. McLaughlin. The complainants along with M.P McLaughlin were owners of real property in Shelby County. The legal title to the property as On the back of the file cover on each side is written 27002. of 3/30/1914 was vested in M. P McLaughlin. McLaughlin conveyed property to C. W. Hunter for 3 notes totaling $2945.33. Later, McLauglin delivered notes to Bank who now claims to be sole owner

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1779 160 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 Catherin McGrath, admr. of John McGrath, dec. v. Margaret McGrath, et al. Shelby Breach of Trust West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 18 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1923 Clarence Brasher v. Benton M. Johnson, et al Madison Deed of Trust

additional defendants: M. L. Box, Minnie Box, C.E. Pigford; complainant bought a Dodge Motor Car No. 117309 from defendant; paid $82.50 cash, $481 in goods, and would work for M.L Box to pay $600; deed of trust Ex A: copy of trust deed

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1770 251 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 C. M. Dixon v. John H. Morgan et al Gibson Deed of Trust

Complainant purchased 44.4 acres of land in Gibson County from defendant, unaware that defendant had taken out two trust deeds on the property. He is sued for the money he paid for the land, $3240, or the plot of land. Additional defendants: A. S. Elder, Malcolm Jetton, J. W. Nichols, I. G. Wright, Gibson County Bank. 3 folders

 West Range: 78 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1847 570 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Dillsey Smith v. William West Maury Breach of Trust

Dillsey Smith's husband, Green Smith, was a "free man of color," previously a slave- property of Jimmie Crofton of Maury County. Green Smith had purchased Dillsey (col.) as a slave and wife. Green Smith had a verbal agreement with William West to care and maintain Dillsey Smith after his death; West failed to carry out that agreement.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 55 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 Dr. J. H. Preas, Sr. v. J. H. Winston, sub trustee et al. Washington Deed of Trust

The defendant was a substitute trustee for the Union Trust Company of Maryland. Additional Defendant: Unaka and City National Bank of Johnson City.

 East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1040 112 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 Daniel Linean v. George R. Smart Warren Breach of Trust

Concerns the ownership and opening of tavern houses.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 230 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Dollarson Barker v. John R. Fathera Rutherford Deed of Trust

John R. and E.B. Fathera had executed to Barker a deed of trust for a tract of land to secure certain debts. Fathera declared he would not give up possession. Barker wanted land sold to pay for John Fathera's debt and an injunction restraining him from cutting down anymore timber.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 829 99 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 Edward R. Field, et al. v. William A. Estes, et al. Giles Breach of Trust

other plaintiffs: Alston B. Estes.
other defendants: Columbia, Pulaski, Elkton, and Alabama Turnpike Company; James Marshall; Wilson J. Ridale; Thompson Robinson; William Smith; John Smith; Lemuel Phillips; John D. Dunn

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 388 75 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 E. B. Parr v. Felbert Taylor Shelby Deed of Trust West Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 936 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Etta T. Dodge v. Chattanooga National Bank et al. Hamilton Deed of Trust

The Chattanooga National Bank was reorganized from the First National Bank.

 East Range: 8 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 854 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 Evan Adkisson v. W. H. Duncan, Trustee, et. Al. Morgan Deed of Trust

Additional defendants: M. L. Portwood, and Arthur Portwood. Adkisson claimed that the Portwood's illegally filed a Trust Deed with W. H. Duncan, Morgan County Trustee, claiming that Adkisson owed them money for a piece of property Adkisson purchased.

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1018 209 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Evander Williams v. Emma S. Boyd & J. D. Fulmer Shelby Deed of Trust

The complainant is the holder of 7 notes of $5500.00 each, executed by Jere Belote, secured by deed of trust on certain land in St. Francis County, AR. Belote sold the lands to defendant Boyd who assumed payments. She missed payment of 1/1/1921. To avoid foreclosure, she entered into a contract with Williams. Complainant prays for judgment against Boyd and Fulmer for $770.00, total indebtedness of contract, $3080.00, additional $17.95 claimed as deficiency in settlement.

 West Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1853 239 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Evaline A. Cardwell, et al. v. Leonard H. Cardwell et al. Smith Breach of Trust

Additional plaintiffs: William G. Berry, Nancy C. Berry, David C. Cardwell, Elizabeth H. Cardwell, Lavinia E. Cardwell, Victry O. Cardwell, Q. C. Sanders Additional defendants: Buckner S. Cardwell, John McClarin; trustee failed to invest trust fund appropriately

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 172 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 E. J. Frazier v. Biddle Auto Co. Knox Breach of Trust

Breach of contract brought by Frazier. Initial appeal did not have property surety bonds attached, and therefore were dismissed. Plaintiff asked for an amendment to the bond be made. Little detail about the actual case in these documents. Incomplete case.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 E. P. Gleason Manufacturing Company v. The Brown Company, et al. Shelby Deed of Trust

Assignment of error and brief for complainants only. Additional defendants: J.E. Richardson, trustee; Thomas Baker; the State National Bank of Memphis; Emma A. Brown, admr. Of J.W.X. Brown, dec.

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 604 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Eula P. Sanderson v. T. W. Cannon Shelby Deed of Trust

additional complainant: husband W. T. Sanderson; additional defendants: T. J. Turley and R. L. Bartels, Union Planters Bank; deed of trust left for wife Polly L. Leake but upon her death in 1916 sole heir was Eula P. Sanderson; purpose of deed was to provide a living for his (E.C. Leake) wife (Polly L. Leake) and their children and upon death the trust would go to their heirs at law

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1541 57 Order A Copy
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 1926 Frank Payoulatas v. State Hamilton Breach of Trust

Final Decree only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 72 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Flanders Manufacturing Company et al. v. John B. Stevens et al. Roane Deed of Trust

Add plf: S. H. Keller, W. C. Barron, W. L. Doane, E. H. Adams. Add def: W. B. Winslow. This case involves payment on a deed of trust for work and materials furnished for the building of a house owned by John B. Stevens.

 East Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2048 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 F. H. Coffey v. C. F. Louderback et al Hawkins Deed of Trust

Additional defendant: W. P. Henson

 East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1059 55 Order A Copy
View Entry 1910 F. A. McCorkle et al. v. John E. McCorkle et al. Dyer Deed of Trust

Additional Plaintiffs: Margaret McCorkle, H.H. Montgomery, and Mayda Montgomery. Additional Defendant: A.J. McCorkle. The plaintiff, a brother of John E. and A.J. McCorkle, intended to pay a debt through a deed of trust.

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1214 236 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 Fannie I. Logue v. Tony Lenzi, et al. Shelby Deed of Trust

Other defendants: Paul Lenzi; Joseph D. Montedonico; Robert E. Logue.

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 451 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1929 Fanny Brenner at al. v. Lucille Brenner et al. Shelby Deed of Trust

This suit was filed in an effort to set up a trust for Fanny Brenner and F. Perlman, F. Perlman & Co., after the death of Louis Brenner. It would separate certain properties from the rest of Louis Brenner's estate. Other defendant is Aaron Brenner. He and Lucille Brenner, both minors, are the only children of Louis and Fanny Brenner.

 West Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1137 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1913 Felix T. Pope v. Fay E. Hazen et al.. Shelby Deed of Trust

Additional defendants: Frances Hazen and Security Bank and Trust Co.; Security Bank and Trust located in Memphis, TN.; complainant advanced $4025 to Fay and Frances Hazen for real estate purchase in Shelby County: Lot 29 in E. H. Voegeli's Subdivision.

 West Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1340 67 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 G. D. Plummer et v. A. S. Myers et al. Shelby Deed of Trust

Plaintiffs: A. P. Curry, R. F. Patterson. Defendants: W. C. Fowlks, O. Wooldridge, E. Wooldridge, A. J. Pollock, Thomas H. Goswell, Charles P. Woodruff, R. Lobe, Joseph Wolf, G. H Judah

 West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 129 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 G. R. Mitchell v. I. A. McKinny, et al. Deed of Trust East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 813 7 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 George E. Downing v. John T. Lellyet, Assignee Davidson Breach of Trust

Plaintiff, George Downing, filed suit to recover $2000 in the hands of the defendant assignee that the plaintiff claimed was a trust fund belonging to him.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1049 161 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Henry B. Falk v. R. W. Haywood et al. Haywood Deed of Trust

Additional Defendants: Mary Haywood (wife of R. W.), W. W. Gates, and Mrs. H. P. Luckey.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1824 Harbert & Sally Newsom v. Patsey Dickinson, admr. Davidson Breach of Trust

Suit was originally brought against Elias Maddox, exe. for Betsy Harding, Sally Newsom's mother; the Newsoms had intended to pay for their land with this money. Dickinson replaced Maddox as exe. Stated charge is "covenant broken to [plaintiffs'] damage." "Harbert" is sometimes spelled "Herbert"; "Elias" is sometimes "Ellis." Plaintiffs' statement is signed by John Catron, later a member of the U.S. Supreme Court during the Dred Scott decision.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 Harvey& Keith v. John W. Wilson Dyer Breach of Trust

John Wilson bought a large quantity of supplies for himself and family on the credit from Harvey & Keith, a business firm in Kentucky. Wilson didn't want to pay so Harvey & Keith pressed charges. The sum that Wilson owed was $1,476.00.

 West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 18 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 Henry Meurer v. F. Wolf et al. Montgomery Breach of Trust

Additional Defendant: Frederica Wolf.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 52 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 H. G. Hester v. R. N. Irvine, trustee for J. G. Moore et al Weakley Deed of Trust

Additional defendants: Joseph Moss, James Smyth, J. W. Hays, James Nailing, S. L. Bell, T. P. White, John M. Jeter, T. J. Latham, J. W. Morau(?), B. D.Irvine, H. H. Lovelace, J. F. Kelly, Alfred Gardner, R. N. Irvine (in his own right) & William A. Perry. J. W. Jeter administrator of Jonathan Higgs; H.H. Lovelace administrator of Thomas Farrier.

 West Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 80 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Harris Bradford v. J. C. Bradford et al. Gibson Deed of Trust

Additional Defendants: T. D. Sample

 West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 128 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1899 Henry J. Schilling v. M. G. Darmody Deed of Trust

Supreme Court of Tennessee brief only. Original court and county unknown.

 West Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 721 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 Henry F. Walsh v. Maggie L. Ashe et al. Shelby Deed of Trust West Range: 81 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 745 14 Order A Copy

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