Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1891 Annie DeBerry, et al. v. T . C. Long, et al. Madison Wills, Contested

Other plaintiffs: Allen DeBerry, dec., M. K. Bowers, Susan Allen Bowers. Other defendants: A. D. Hurt, dec., R. A. Hurt, and Fannie M. Hurt

 West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 332 224 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Bert Cawthon v. David Cawthon Cannon Wills, Contested

Bert was the grandson of James L. Cawthon, dec. Bert asserted David executed a fraudulent will, as James was under the influence of David and not of sound mind. Bert's father, Pleas, has also passed - making him the heir to his father's share of James' will.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 900 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 John S. Rennick, et al. v. Sarah A. Ransom, et al. Madison Wills, Contested

Additional plaintiffs: James W. Rennick, Ephraim F. Rennick, Elizabeth A. Livesay (widow), David J. Moore and wife- Mary R.--all citizens of Lafayette Co., MO. Additional defendants: Martha P. Meriwhether, Mary and F. P. Randall--residents of Indiana. Estate of John Read, dec. (1865) of Madison Co., TN, contested will; properties in Jackson. Hon. A. G. Hawkins, Chancellor, Ninth Chancery Division.

 West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 313 178 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 L. A. Thompson, exe. of Nancy J. Crunk et al. v. W. F. Ogilvie Marshall Wills, Contested

Add. plaintiffs: J. J., Henry, Jo., Thomas, Charlie, and John Crunk. The defendant, brother of Nancy Crunk dec., is contesting her will. He believes that at the time the document was written his sister did not have the mental capacity to make a will. Plaintiffs deny these claims and state that Nancy was completely sane and of sound mind during the writing of the will.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 902 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Mike Bowlen v. John Crawley, exe. Wills, Construction of

The decedent for whom Crawley acted as executor, had very poor health at the time his will was created. Not only was he poorly, but he drank a good deal. This case sought to decide whether the will was legal based on the decedent's inability to speak coherently while creating the will.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6a 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Michael Bowler & wife, in error v. John Crowley, Exec. Knox Wills, Contested

"This was a contest over the will of Daniel Crowley, dec'd. between a disinherited child and the other children. Verdict and judgement were in favor of the latter, and the disinherited child appealed in error…" D. Crowley died 1890.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1783 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Mrs. Agnes D. Kittrell v. Hinton G. Kittrell, exe. for Seth R. Kittrell dec. Maury Wills, Contested

Plaintiff is the widow of Hunter Kittrell and daughter-in-law of Seth R. Kittrell dec. Pla. claims she entered into a contract with Seth Kittrell to care for him in his home in exchange for a provision in his will providing compensation. Pla. complains that after his death she received nothing from Kittrell's estate. Def. denies pla. ever entered into a contract with Kittrell. Case file notes pla. was aided in her care of Seth Kittrell by, "two little bound negroes."

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 857 129 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 N. C. Fry, et al. v. Thomas Shipley, et al. White Wills, Construction of

Fry is variously spelled as Frey. Addtl pltfs.: The heirs of Hary Fry, and Delia Auston. Addtl dfnts: Harriet Price, Hugh Lowery, Adaline Rutherford, R. Hill, James Walling, and the heirs of: James, John, William, and Randolf Rutherford, Anna Branon, Mary Orre, Nacy Orre, and Mary Shipley. After the passing of Nehemiah Rutherford, his heirs debated who was entitled to $7500 worth of cash and notes not mentioned (as "the money") in his will.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1010 193 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 R. L. McBee, in error v. Samuel G. Bowman, et al. Knox Wills, Contested

Plaintiff, in error request for a new trial (See case in box ET 1748) was overruled and he appealed in error. Dispute involves "Riverdale Place" located on French Broad in Knox County, which was sold by J. Wylie Bowman, dec. 1889, to R. L. McBee. Several wills have been contested by members of the Bowman family in an effort to acquire the property. Case too large for folder. See ET 1748 & 1816 for additional part of case.

 East Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1778 638 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Sarah Maxell v. W. D. Robison, admr., et al Rutherford Wills, Contested

Sarah Maxwell, sister of Elvy A. Hill, dec., sued Hill's husband, A. "Abe" C. Hill, accusing him of writing the will himself as sole beneficiary of the estate. Many people involve in the suit were illiterate including Sarah and Elvy; A.C. was literate. Maxwell was destitute. Many witnesses mention Elvy's bitterness toward all members of her family but sisters Sarah and Mary, and wished that her belongings be burned rather than go to the family.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 847 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 William A. Sigler & Lucinda L. Sigler v. Francis M. Cash, admr. of Isaac L. Bolton, dec. Shelby Wills, Contested

Defendants include Francis M. Cash as himself and in his role as administrator of Isaac L. Bolton, deceased. In compliance with certiorari in cause of L. C. Sigler et al.v. R. M. Vaughan et al.(3708).

 West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 333 500 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 William Briley et al. v. Louisa P. Briley Perry Wills, Contested

Additional plaintiffs: William Horner and Wife Bell, Irvine, James, Thos. J, John W., Margaret, and Lewis Briley, H. S., Armilla, Stella M., Susan E. and Nora Culp, H. A. and Sarah Sewell, and R. H. and Bettie Strickland. Plaintiffs are the children and legatees of Andrew Briley dec. and the def. is his widow. Plaintiffs complain that the def. has filed a petition praying to be allowed to dissent from her husband's will and to have homestead and dower assigned to her.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 888 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 William White, exe. v. A. P. H. Watson, et al. Williamson Wills, Contested

This case was filed by plaintiff who was executor of the last will and testament of Jane E. Bradley, in order to settle a dispute over her estate. Additional Defendants: John Watson, S.P. Watson, Janie Watson, Ida Watson, Florence Watson, Eva Watson, Dick Watson, Mary Clare Puryear, Andrew Maud Puryear, Lenore Puryear, Reid Puryear, James Simms and wife.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 875 113 Order A Copy