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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1884 | R. P. Rutherford v. Louisville& Nashville Railroad, Co. | Robertson | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Mrs. R. P. Rutherford's husband James W. Rutherford was employed by Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Co. and was crushed between two cars |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 691 | 230 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | The Louisville& Nashville Rail Road Company v. Edward Gavaway (?) admr. of Joseph Nicholas dec. | Robertson | Wrongful Death |
Joseph Nicholas was in the employment of the defendant as a laborer in the special capacity of a brakeman and at the time of injuries. Plaintiff claims that the injuries were due to machinery that were in an unsafe and dangerous condition. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 808 | 84 | Order A Copy |