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View Entry 1876 Alex Gray, admr. of Joseph Duncan, dec. v. R. W. Blevins, et al. Hardin Estate Dispute/ Settlement

James M. Porterfield, M. H. Blevins (formerly M. H. Duncan), E. M. Parris, A. J. Parris (formerly A. J. Duncan), W. P. Bolin, S. H. Bolin (formerly S. H. Duncan), etc…

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View Entry 1879 Ann Howard v. David Howard Hardin Divorce West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 131 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 A. H. Dickey, exe. v. J. M. Creasy et al. Hardin Wills, Contested

Other defendants: Susan Creasy, B. F. Smith, B. F. Kincannon, & Thomas Reddin. Dickey is executor of J. D. Lapington, deceased.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 814 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 Alfred Vickery et al.. v. L. A. Vickery et al.. Hardin Land, Partition of

Additional Plaintiffs: T. J. Vickery, H. C. Harbert, and R. T. Vickery. Additional Defendants: J. M. Cunningham and G. W. Jones. L. A. Vickery was administrator of W. S. Vickery, dec.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 231 240 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 A. S. Kerr et al. v. J. N. Prince, Bernice Prince, et al. Hardin Land, Confirmation of Ownership

additional complainants: Norman Kerr, Osborn Kerr additional defendants: Arthur Willoughby, John Yount Norman and Osborn Kerr are sons of A.S. Kerr and his second wife. Includes reply brief for appellees and assignments of error brief for appellees.

 West Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1469 114 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 Bersheba E. Phillips v. James J. Phillips, et al. Hardin Divorce

Divorce from James J. Phillips, an alleged adulterer and unfit parent. Suit further seeks to prevent husband from claiming properties plaintiff inherited from father.

 West Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 175 178 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Calvin N. Jackson, et al. v. A. O. Green, et al. Hardin Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiff - Jane Jackson. Additional defendants - Archibald Green, Amy Green, Lenny B. South and Margesy South

 West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 29 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1907 C. C. Lewter, Jr. v. Frank Harris, et al. Hardin Trespass

Additional defendant: James Harris.

 West Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1000 100 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 David G. McCarn v. Dougal P. Gillis Hardin Land and Title Dispute West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 28 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Dempsey White, et al. v. J. M. Crowe Hardin Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Sallie White.

 West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 36 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 D. A. Welch, T. J. Welch, et al. v. J. R. Hitt & Allen Davis, et al. Hardin Debt on Account

Additional plaintiffs: E. B. Harbour, T. F. Pitts of Harbour & Pitts; J. J. Williams, Dick Hardin, L. V. Sevier. Additional defendants: Bank of Savannah. Debt, re: purchase of lumber and supplies in 1891. Hon. A. J. Abernathy, Chancellor, 7th Chancery Division.

 West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 391 400 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 D. G. McCann v. Douglas P. Gillis Hardin Debt Dispute

Brief only.

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View Entry 1900 E. A. Johnson, ex. of Leonard Johnson, dec. v. J. N. Johnson, et al. Hardin Estate Dispute

Other defendants: Watt Hardin; Louisa Hardin; Hester Collie; J. B. Altom; C. C. Brandon; Nora Brandon; John Howard; Alley Howard; Joe Johnson; Kate Johnson; Mary Johnson; John Johnson

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 451 398 Order A Copy
View Entry 1899 Eli Cupples v. J. B. Dodds Hardin Bank Note

In 1893, Dodds agreed to sell two tracts of land to G. W. Harrison for a sum of money & two notes. Dodds conveyed the land to Cupples, even though notes were owed by Harrison.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 792 282 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Etta Wood v. John McKelvey et al. Hardin Debt Dispute

Additional defendants: Jones McKelvey, admr. of estate of A. T. McKelvey, dec. Wood is the widow of Leonard Wood, dec., who was shot and killed by the defendant. Prior to shooting, Wood was living on land owned by McKelvey, both were farmers. Upon his death, Wood had 5 bales of cotton of which widow wanted to sell to support herself, however McKelvy claimed Wood owed him a debt. The cotton was sold for $70 and both parties are claiming rightful ownership of said money. See WT 1827 for add. part of case

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1772 237 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 E. A. Johnson, exe. v. J. N. Johnson et al Hardin Estate Dispute

Deceased: Leonard Johnson Additional parties: Watt Hardin, Louisa Hardin, J. B. Altom No Docket Number

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 845 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Emma McGee v. The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Hardin Insurance Disputes

2 folders. In 1911, McGee's husband (dec.) was issued an insurance policy by defendant for $1,000 and died in 1914 as a complication from diabetes. Before his death, an agent from the company stated the policy had been obtained under misrepresentations of health and they would not be able to claim money upon death. McGee later found the statements of the agent were knowingly false. Suing for the full payment of policy plus 25%.

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1390 275 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 Fortune Broyles v. J. T. Pettus et al. Hardin Debt Dispute

Additional Defendant: John A. Smith. Pettus resident of Shelby Co.; Smith resident of Hardin Co.

 West Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 161 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 F. C. Williams v. T. S. Lacefield Hardin Land and Title Dispute

2 folders. Williams owns several large tracts of lands which he rents out to be farmed. Williams states that "the defendant has no rights or interests in said land whatever." The defendant claims to own a portion of the lands as he was occupying a house on the land at the time Williams purchased it. Lacefield is still occupying the house and is interfering with Williams attempts to rent the land to farmers.

 West Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1688 425 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 G. M. Neely, et. al. v. O. K. Tucker Hardin Debt on Account

Additional plaintiffs: S. K. Harwell, L. P. Thornburgh, C. W. Jones. Plaintiffs owned a wholesale dry goods business in Nashville and sued defendant for debt owed on account. Amount sued for was $687.00.

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1706 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Grisham & Pratt v. C. L. Green & Co. Hardin Debt

George W. Grisham and William H. Pratt were partners in the firm of Grisham & Pratt. C. L. Green and C. C. Carpenter were partners in the firm of C. L. Green & Co.

 West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 283 86 Order A Copy
View Entry 1924 H. V. Brewer v. W. T. Madison Hardin Debt

Madison wrote a check for $500 that didn't clear. Brewer is seeking payment of check plus interest.

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1775 102 Order A Copy
View Entry 1923 Isaac Young, et al.v. J. T. Neill Hardin Estate Dispute

Other complainants: Fannie Young, F.F. Young. Isaac Young, Fannie Young, and Tennie Neill inherited land after the death of their father, Robert Young. Complainants state that the interest of land owned by J.T. Neill, husband of Tennie Neill, is void and only belongs to wife Tennie.

 West Range: 78 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1760 118 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 John Porter et al. v. John Kendall et al. Hardin Execution on Debt/ Mortgage

Plaintiff entered into bond for $ 4000 as securities for Willis Gallathan. Kendall recovered a judgment against Anderson J. Coffman for $ 399. 97 and placed in hands of Willis Gallathan, constable and that execution hasn't been returned. Plaintiffs feel they were being cheated. Execution levied against Gallathan will be taken out of Plaintiff's property and they feel the execution is unjustified based on dealings of the plaintiff.

 West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 25 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 John W. Porter, admr., of Robert J. Porter v. John Burton, et al. Hardin Estate Settlement

Additional defendants: James M. Porter, John M. and William H. H. Smith, Wallace Hayes and T. A Neil. R. J. Porter was sheriff of Hardin Co., died 19 Aug. 1861; mother: Eleanor Porter, sister Elizabeth Porter, brother John W. Porter, also guardian of John M. and William H. H. Smith. File includes copy of his will. W. R. Porter co-administrator.

 West Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 67 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 J. N. Kendall et al. v. A. J. Coffman Hardin Bankruptcy

Additional Plaintiffs: M. D. Corey

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View Entry 1883 Jesse N. Patterson v. John W. McCann Hardin Notes

Cover page missing.

 West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 206 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1886 John M. Saxon v. Amos Hardin Hardin Breach of Contract West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 299 202 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 Jacob D. Droke v. Strand Horton& James B. Wilkins Hardin Land and Title Dispute West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 477 507 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 J. C. Walker v. N. G. Baker et al. Hardin Land

The two parties in this case are in a disagreement over their property lines.

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View Entry 1904 J. W. Stanfield v. R. F. Turner Hardin Injunction West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 880 267 Order A Copy
View Entry James W. Gillespie v. John Cole, et al. Hardin Debt Settlement

Additional defendants: Stephen Cole, Hiram Cole, J. T. Motley, Ed. T. Bayse; estate of William Cole, deceased; debt due from previous judgment

 West Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 James L. Ledbetter v. Continental Insurance Company of New York, et al Hardin Promissory Note

$1200 policy to cover property; wrote a promissory note for $1200; sought to make sale of land fraudulent and void and sought writ of injunction Ex A: copy of trust deed

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2062 362 Order A Copy
View Entry 1929 J. O. Falls, et al. v. Alf Falls Hardin Deed, Fraudulent

Addtl pltfs: J. M. Falls; J. J. Falls, in his own right and as admr. of the estate of John H. Falls, dec.; D. L. House; Rob House; Beatrice Broyles; Arch Falls; Ella Holmes; and Kate Smith. J. O. was known as Ol Falls, J. M. as Mal Falls, and J. J. as Jan Falls, D. L. House as Dal House. Pltfs. sued for forcing J. H. Falls in an infirm state to sign a deed. Dfnt. dodged a promise to deed back the land, after J. H. died evicted the family and set up renters. Pltfs. sued for injunction and fraud. 3 fldrs

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2019 498 Order A Copy
View Entry 1926 J. R. Porter et al. v. J. B. Franks et al. Hardin Other

Additional plaintiffs: L. K. Freeman, J. D. Copeland & E. W. Ross. Additional defendants: A. M. Patterson, W. W. Roberst, Bernice Nance, J. B. Franks, H. C. Smith, J. E. Oldham, J. C. Smith. Members of the Board of Education of Hardin County declared invalid Chapter 785of the Private Acts of the General Assembly for the year 1925, House Bill No. 1096.This bill changed the name of the "Board of Education to the "County Board of SchoolCommissioners." They filed an injunction.

 West Range: 77 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1890 99 Order A Copy
View Entry 1924 J. K. Martin v. Herbert O. Grubbs Hardin Debt on Account

Martin and Grubbs entered a contract for one car-load of 4x4(one inch) plain oak lumber. Martin sued for $561.89, the cost of the lumber delivered, and interest.

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1787 172 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 James M. Smith & Howell E. Magnum v. Henry D. Smith & L. E. Smith, et al. Hardin Contract Dispute and Damages

Additional defendant: C. L. Herbert, R. W. Price, J. C. Terry. Two folders.

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View Entry 1873 J. M. Cunningham guardian, et al. v. W. G. Campbell et al. Hardin Wills, Contested

Slavery included in this case.

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View Entry 1879 J. H. v. John A. McCarn Hardin Land and Title Dispute West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 136 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 J. M. Porterfield v. C. W. Taliaferro Hardin Estate Dispute West Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 166 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 John W. Porter et al. v. Mary T. Street et al Hardin Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: W. H. & John M. Smith of Davidson Co. Additional Defendants: Anna M. Street; Julia Street; John T. Street and Sandy Johnson, all residents of Hardin Co.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 194 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 James G.& Phillip S. Witherspoon v. Jeanette Porter et al. Hardin Bond Dispute

Additional Defendants: Mary and Malvina Porter. Jeanette Porter was the widow of E. W. Porter, dec., all of Mississippi. The bond was for a purchase of land owned by E. W. Porter.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 199 208 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 John A. Smith v. P. A. Smith, admr. of D. M. Smith, dec. Hardin Estate Settlement West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 281 166 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. A. Lacefield v. John F. Bigbie Hardin Recovery of Money/ Wages

J.A. Lacefield sued John F. Bigbie to recover $2500.00 which was allegedly misappropriated by Bigbie while he was a clerk at a store owned by Lacefield in Martin Mills, Tennessee from 1906-1907. 4 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2067 614 Order A Copy
View Entry 1926 J. S. Abernathy et al. v. W. P. Kirby et al. Hardin Promissory Note

Additional plaintiffs: Farmers & Mercantile Bank of Adamsville, W. T. Smith & Will Baron. Additional defendants: B. A. Williams, Grank Gann & the Bank of Adamsville. Plaintiffs are suing for a promissory note dated November 8th, 1919, and due twelve month after the date in the sum of $6480. 2 folders.

 West Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1872 132 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 J. T. McDaniel & Mary Rowsey v. C. C. Cierley Hardin Land, Partition of

Murdoc McDaniel died and partitioned his land among his seven children: Linville McDaniel, John McDaniel, J.T. McDaniel, C.C. Cierly, Ruth Gattis, Mary Rowsey, and Lucy Ann McDaniel. Lucy Ann was "weak minded" and required long-term care. Cierly provided support for Lucy Ann throughout her life. After Lucy Ann's death, Cierly sought to claim the land granted to Lucy Ann. J.T. and Rowsey were the only siblings to not sign off on the transfer of land. Housed in 2 folders.

 West Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1784 298 Order A Copy
View Entry 1929 Lizzie Godwin, et al. v. J. R. Porter, et al. Hardin Land and Title Dispute

4 folders. Additional plaintiffs: Lewis Godwin (Lizzie's husband), Frank Ward (Lizzie's brother). Additional defendant: A. D. Harrison.

 West Range: 77 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1995 495 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 L. W. Deberry v. James T. White Hardin Other

Deberry, through a long and complicated legal process brought multiple causes to trial: an injunction to halt the sale of cotton notes and land, a plea for dfnt. White named as co-dfnt. in another case, reversal of JP rulings, and his ownership of land confirmed.

 West Range: 76 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 2194 300 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 M. F. Fraley v. Naugle, Holcomb & Co. Hardin Breach of Contract

Plaintiff owned a saw mill in Hardin County and contracted with the defendant to produce railroad ties.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 898 350 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Marcus T. Hoover v. Mary E. Walker Hardin Estate Settlement

Additional parties: John L. Beard, dec., George W. Barger, John Randleman, P. Beard, Lexis Beard, Christina Beard

 West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 132 0 Order A Copy

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