Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1938 Angeline Kennemer, et al.v. Lester Hixon Maney, et al Hamilton Land, Sale of

Dispute re 70-acre tract in which Angeline (aka Evangeline) had life estate & her 5 minor children (Lester Hixon Maney; Leon Hixon; & Chloey, Virginia & Earl Kennemer) had remainder, all deeded to them by Angeline's dad John L. Clark (still living), w/ reversion to his descendants if Angeline had no heirs. Angeline & husband Alonzo (dad of the 5 minor children) sued for court's permission to sell remaining 30 acres of the tract (40 acres previously sold to TVA who condemned it to build Chickamauga Dam).

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1280 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 D. H. Jenkins, exe. of Cynthia Bailey Walker, dec. v. Daniel R. Bailey et al. Knox Wills, Contested

Too many additional defendants to name. Jenkins brought suit to construe Cynthia Bailey Walker's will, especially as to the right of the Executor to sell and transfer her real estate. He was also sued to get a judgment against James T. Bailey and his wife for the rent due. Plaintiff had a purchaser lined up who was willing to pay $2800 for the land. Plaintiff wanted to follow Cynthia's will in which she wanted the land sold and proceeds divided among her siblings. Exhibits include Cynthia's will.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1267 186 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Emile Seilaz, et al. v. Victor Seilaz Knox Wills, Construction of

Additional plaintiff: Lydia Seilaz, executrix of the estate of Louis Seilaz, deceased.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 723 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Emaline Massengill et al.v. Thomas White Jones et al Claiborne Land and Title Dispute

Samuel Jones died; left daughters Maggie (m. C. B. Baker), Emaline Massengill, Nancy Daniels, Mae Townsley; sons Elbert, Roscoe & White; grandchildren Earl, I.D. & Estel (of dec son Archie), Junior & Daisy (of dec son Meb), & Arthur & Janie Estes (of dec daughter Ollie). Samuel's wife Lucy is deceased. Dispute over land Sam'l & Lucy owned 10 yrs ago but deeded to son White, w/understanding that, when they died, White was to deed it to Sam'l & Lucy's children & heirs. White failed to do so; hence this suit

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1268 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. S. E. Snodgrass, et al Jefferson Land and Title Dispute

Exhibits include deeds, legal documents. Add. Defendant: Vergie Snodgrass, R. C. Bell, R. M. McConnell, W. Cecil Anderson, E. M. Grant. Deceased: John Snodgrass.

 East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 760 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Grace Mitchell v. Flora Mitchell Sutton et al Monroe Wills, Contested

Deceased: Catherine Mitchell. Add. Opponents: Serena Mitchell Hunt, Gussie Mitchell Hooper.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 717 131 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 G. G. Lane v. Jessie Lane, exe. et al. Knox Wills, Construction of

Additional Defendants: C.B. Lane, Jr. and Mildred Lane Hines. The defendant was executrix of Jack Lane, dec., who left property the plaintiff claimed was owned by some else (Tom Hellard). The case is filed in two folders.

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1039 266 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 George Satterfield, et al. v. Victor Kitts, et al. Union Land and Title Dispute

Other plaintiffs: Bettie Satterfield. Other defendants: Lucy Chesney.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1111 363 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Jesse Lane v. N. W. McCoy, et al.. Dyer Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Lena Mitchell and husband, Mrs. Nell Springer, E. F. Hall, Mrs. Ella Jones, Buck Hall and S. Springer.

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1214 407 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 John Pierce v. Edd Pierce, exe. Rhea Wills, Contested

Deceased: P. W. Pierce.

 East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 699 410 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Jabin Taylor, et ux. v. Minnie Stuart, et al. Grainger Land and Title Dispute

Other plaintiffs: Eva Taylor. Other defendants: Mae Mullins; Flora Murray; Cora McNally; Dora Hood; Maud Murray; Sophia Smith. Case in 2 folders.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1074 477 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 J. L. Birdwell v. J. D. Ford & Mattie Ford Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Birdwell was the owner of 2 tracts of land when defendants took possession of a part of said lands. Defendants disregarded Birdwell's notice to stop trespassing on his land and stop constructing a fence. Plaintiff sued for title to land and recovery for cut timber. Exhibits include: map, blueprint, and 2 return receipts. 3 folders.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1264 422 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Jessie Reed et al.v. Rena Benton Reed Hamilton Wills, Construction of

Thomas B. Reed died w/will, named daughter Jessie ext.. Add. Pla.: Thomas' daughters Bertha Reed Walker, Leona Reed Lansford; grandchildren Gertrude Yates Orr, Gordon Yates & minor Lloyd Yates (children of deceased daughter Annie Reed Yates). Will left each child 1/5 share (w/Annie's children to share her 1/5). Rena is widow of Thomas' son Rollie, who died 2 mos. after Thomas. Dispute re Rollie's share in Thomas' estate, which Rollie left to Rena. Estate primarily consists of land near Soddy, TN.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1276 61 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 K. M. Benson & W. L. Hodges, as Trustees of the Estate of Rebecca Templeton, dec, et al.v. E. M. Williamson, et al, as the Board of Elders & Trustees of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Dayton, Tennessee, et al Rhea Wills, Construction of

Templeton, single (was married to W. A. Templeton), died in 1928; left estate to pla. Trustees to benefit sister-in-law Mary Templeton for life, then bequest to nephew Muncie Bogle & endowment for upkeep of Buttram Cemetery (old addition) near Dayton, TN; rest as permanent endowment for Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Dayton. Left personal effects to Templeton Home in Dayton, other individuals. Trustees sued to get permission to help church w/finances due to effects of Depression.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1261 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Leonard Cole v. I. N. Patty, et al Blount Land, Sale of

Additional defendant: Alice Patty

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1033 436 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 L. H. Holder v. J. F. Elridge et al Meigs Land, Partition of

Add. defendants: Mary Clayton, Tennie Pendegrast, Bessie Wright, Ella Holder, Herschel Holder, Clyde Holder, Bill Holder, Flora Murray, and others listed in file. In 1924, T. R. Ziegler executed a warranty deed to W. M. Holder, father of plaintiff and certain defendants. After W. M. Holder's death, Elridge tried to claim sole ownership of the land and subsequent mortgage from the bank. Plaintiff avers that the number of interests in the property makes it impractical for it to be partitioned by a will.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1287 200 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Robert Jefferson Miller et al. v. American Association Inc. et al. Claiborne Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Edward Miller, Leona Everly, Ina Ely, Leitha Joseph, Mary Baker, Bessie Winston, and The Fork Ridge Coal & Coke Company. Henry Edward Miller died possessed with a tract of land bounded by the American Association on all sides. Plaintiff and other defendant were his children and heirs. Plaintiff sought to sell land and divide proceeds. Recently, American Asso. Inc. and Fork Ridge claimed title to property. Plaintiff suing for title of land for himself and siblings. 2 folders.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1266 341 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Robert Bachman, et al. v. Clarence L. Bachman Washington Wills, Contested

Additional Plaintiff: Cody E. Bachman. Additional Defendant: T. R. Bandy. 2 folders. Oversize account files and ledger located in ET OV 5 & 6.

 East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 225 363 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 S. S. Green v. Joe Green, admr. of Ellen Reagan, dec. et al Knox Wills, Construction of

Additional Defendants: Alice Cody, Dollie Reed, Ruth Hall, Lester Green, Robert Green, Charles Reed, John Reed, Esther Reed, Ellen Hatmaker, Lizzie Tinsley, Lelia Green, James Green, Nett Widby, Ollie Green, Cledith Green, Gladys Green, Willie Green, Defendants: James Green, Ted Green, John Green, Ernest Green, Ellen Green, Luther Green, Great American Indemnity Company, E. C. Fowler, Eliza Hicks.

 East Range: 7 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 644 45 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Sullivan County v. E. B. Harris et al. Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Lillian M. Harris, E. C. & Hazel Graves, Virgie French, all citizens of 11th Civil District of Sullivan county, The First and Peoples National Bank of Gate City, Virginia, The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Dispute over tract of land owned by the defendant wanted by the petitioner to use in connection with the erection of a school building. Petitioner has asked that the defendant to furnish this land for school purposes but defendants have refused.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1289 321 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Tennessee Railroad Co. v. Calvin Marlow Campbell Land, Sale of

Add. Defendants: Hannah Marlow, N. W. Hatfield.

 East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 760 323 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 W. H. Popejoy, et al. v. Edd Peters, et al. Knox Wills, Construction of

Additional Complainants: Charles Popejoy, Laura Bayless, Lanie Baker, Maude Wright, Hattie Skeen, Carrie Kitts, Arthur Chandler, Charles Chandler, John Chandler, W. L. Chandler, Hubert Branson, Mary Wolfenbarger, Carter Branson, William Branson, Cornelia Pancake. Additional Defendant: Phoebe Peters. Involved the will of Emily Donehew, deceased.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 730 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 W. O. Finchum v. Eugene Jenkins, et al. Sevier Land, Partition of

Additional Defendants: Mrs. Flora Jenkins Duggan, Alvin Jenkins, Jim Edd Patterson, Loy Clarence Patterson, Eugene Patterson. Partition of lands that belonged to J. A. Jenkins, dec., and wife, S. C. Jenkins, dec.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 660 148 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Zora Liebrock v. Town of Crossville Cumberland Land and Title Dispute

Dispute over the use of rented land.

 East Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 133 70 Order A Copy