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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1907 | A. J. Alford, admr. v. J. J. Phelan | Shelby | Estate Settlement | West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 954 | 155 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Arthur Hester et al. v. Oliver Capps et al. | Gibson | Wills, Contested |
Other Plaintiff: W. S. Coulter. Other Defendants: Walter Capps, Clay Capps, Pearl Capps. Plaintiffs believe they should Blueprints included. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1005 | 55 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. G. Craig et al.v. J. K. & John Farmer | Henry | Fraudulent Conveyance |
Additional Plaintiff: Agnes Craig, wife A. G. Craig. Agnes Craig only child & heir at law of Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, dec. 5 Jan. 1906. Plaintiffs sued for return of Mrs. Barnes property, including valuable timber land & about $1500 cash. Charge defendants with taking advantage of Mrs. Barnes' feeble mental condition (morphine addiction suggested) to convince her to leave her daughter's home & live with them & to make out papers giving them title to the land. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1011 | 157 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Atlanta Milling Co. v. Shatz & Co. | Obion | Breach of Contract |
The case involved the failure to deliver 5,000 bushels of wheat at $1.12 per bushel. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1024 | 44 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. W. Dodson v. Mrs. E. S. Shaver | Henry | Lien |
Lien for rent. |
West | Range: 81 Section: g Shelf: Box Number: 917 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | A. C. Craig & wife v. W. W. Cole | Henry | Land and Title Dispute |
Mrs. S.E. Barnes, mother of complainant Mrs. Agnes Craig; dispute over land in Henry Co., deeded 2 Feb. 1901. Mrs. S.E. Barnes dec. 5 Jan. 1906, died intestate. Properties located in 7th Civil Dist., Henry Co. deeded to defendant Cole, 1901. Complainants claim this deed of conveyance and void. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 925 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Archie Wilson v. Memphis Street Railway Co. | Shelby | Damages | West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 966 | 131 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | American Hardwood Lumber Co. v. J.H. Lusk | Lauderdale | Other |
J.H. Lusk was the Constable for Lauderdale County. Both he and the American Hardwood Lumber Co. are staking a claim to a portion of the property of one J.A. Coldwell to satisfy debts. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 981 | 82 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | B. W. Myracle, et al. v. J. F. Watson, et al. | Decatur | Wills, Contested |
William Myracle's left his land & effects to his single sister, Mary; if she died or married while their single brother, B. W., was still living, everything went to B. W. William also stipulated that J. C. P. Myracle "get me a toom-stone and that of my child, plain ones." B. W., who had power to sell the land for Mary's upkeep, sold it to Watson while Mary was still living. However, it was shown that Mary had plenty of money in the bank. "Et als." too numerous to mention. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1040 | 16 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Baird-Williams Dry Goods Co, et al. v. W. E. Fowler et al. | Unknown |
Incomplete case file; dismissal only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 14 | 1 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Brandy Williams v. L. B. Watkins et al. | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Case involves piece of property owned by Lottie Williams that she left to her children, Brandy Williams and Mary Williams. Mary Williams had an illegitimate child named George Williams who later died. There is conflict over the rightful heirs to property |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 990 | 65 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Bank of Commerce& Trust Company v. North Memphis Land Company et al | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Plaintiff is executor and trustee for James G. Henning Defendants: Mollie L. Henning, Amos Woodruff, J. H. Nolly, Rhea Henning, R. M. Henning, Allie Rae Nolly, Joyce B. Nolly, Mamie E. Nolly, T. Henning Nolly, Minnie Baxter, Edgar Butler Additional Defendants: Clarence Butler, Aubrey Baxter |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 992 | 74 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Bluff City Lumber Co. v. T. James et al. | Shelby | Attachment |
Additional defendants: The Central Amusement Company, The Gaston National Bank, R. C. Amers, Trustee. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1147 | 197 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Crane Co. v. Burt Smith Company | Haywood | Debt |
Crane Co. claims that the Burt Smith Co. owes them $967.60 for materials that they purchased from them. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 974 | 85 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Columbia Star Milling Co. v. B. I. Busby Co. et al. | Shelby | Debt |
Plaintiff is sued on behalf of itself and all other creditors of B. I. Busby Co., including First National Bank of Columbia, Illinois; Mercantile Bank of Memphis; and North Memphis Savings Bank. Busby stockholders include H. L. Williford, C. D. Williford, C. B. Blackburn, John S. Hampton, and Paul H. Ravissies, all of whom are also named defendants. Company has assets of $30,000-$40,000 and liabilities of $50,000-$60,000. Folder includes printed brief. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 991 | 269 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. G. Giles v. G.W. Townsend | Carroll | Land |
The two parties in this case are in disagreement over who is the rightful owner of a tract of land located in Carroll County. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1056 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Charles J. Haase v. Thomas J. Taylor | Shelby | Land, Sale of |
Cause of action: enforce a specific performance of a contract to sale land owned by the plaintiff to the defendant. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 961 | 111 | 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 | 1907 | Calvin Conner, et a ux., et al. v. Chisholm Sporting Club, et al. | Lauderdale | Deed Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Wanda Boyd, Mrs. Mary Jane Boyd, John E. Boyd, James Boyd, Luther Boyd, Atlee Boyd and Irvin Boyd. Additional defendants: Blair Pierson, W. C. Dupree, N. W. Barbour, H. C. Pugh, G. M. Partee, C. P. McKinney, R. D. Jenkins, T. Bun Carson, J. E. Palmer, M. F. Givin, S. P. Pugh, W. K. Lackey, George W. Hutcherson, F. A. Henry, R. W. Burks. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1000 | 76 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Cole Manufacturing Co. v. Selden-Breck Construction Co. et al. | Shelby | Breach of Contract |
This case centers around a contract between the parties involved for the manufacturing of window frames. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1009 | 64 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Clara Cunningham v. Joseph H. Creath | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
The dispute was over a tract of land in the John Brown subdivision of the William Willoughby tract in Memphis. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1024 | 135 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | C. B. Bowden, Trustee v. J. N. Babb | Weakley | Bankruptcy |
Babb, who was bankrupt and claimed to have no property, had recently transferred a tract of land to family members. The attorney for his creditors was trying to get the conveyance of property declared fraudulent. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1041 | 108 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | City of Memphis v. F. M. McDonald | Shelby | Damages |
Two Supreme Court printed briefs included. Damages made to his property by the plaintiff and applied to public use. |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1066 | 329 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | D. F. Odum v. J. G. Grathwell et al | Henry | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: B. J. Hampton & G. W. Wisehart. Plaintiff sued for deed to tract of land in Benton Co. That he had purchased from Thomas Walker & wife, Martha, agreeing to assume payment of their notes. Walkers had purchased land from Wisehart. Grathwell, Wisehart's agent, agreed to have Wisehart make a deed directly to plaintiff as the Walkers' deed had never been registered. Instead had Wisehart deed entire tract of land to Hampton. Plaintiff arges Hampton has no legal right to the property. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1042 | 125 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | E. Ehrman v. Phil M. Halle et al | Shelby | Other |
This case is a bit complicated. Ehrman and Halle owned a business together. The corporation was dissolved and there were some issues as to what was owed to creditors. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 948 | 314 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Equitable Building& Loan Association v. Bank of Commerce& Trust Company | Shelby | Property Dispute | West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 957 | 123 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | E. P. Hall, et al.v. M. Nealis, et al. | Shelby | Other |
The bill in this case was filed "to vacate and set aside a decree under which a sale was made of the fee in a lot belonging to Sallie B. Hall, wife of E.P. Hall." |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 990 | 64 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | E. A. Holmes & Co, et al. v. Home Insurance Company | Lauderdale | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiffs: E. A. Holmes & Co., a partnership comprised of E. A. Holmes and John A. Holmes; the Ripley Bank. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1041 | 102 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | E.H. Chamness v. W.E. Parish et al. | McNairy | Estate Dispute |
W.C. Chamness died in 1901. His wife later remarried. His will stated that if she remarried that his estate would go to his two grandchildren and his brother. She did remarry and his two grandchildren died. His brother is now trying to claim the estate |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 946 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Eliza J. Atkins v. Mrs. Mary E. Lanusse (alias Mrs. Mary E. Atkins), et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Additional defendants: Tennessee Trust Company, Jas. F. Hunter, J. W. Keys. Estate of Thomas J. Atkins. |
West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 | 271 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | F. C. Wenzler v. J. M. O'Hara | Shelby | Debt |
Cause of action: debt and a decree for an accounting. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 921 | 233 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Felix T. Pope et al. v. Merchants Trust Co et al. | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: R. L. Brown, William H. Kyle, E. E. Taenzer, A. R. Woolen, N. R. Armistead, H. E. Coffin, J. B. Ferguson, W. A. Percy, H. M. Pratt, H. H. Crosby, C. T. Whitman, M. T. Rousch, J. P. Edmondson, T. J. Keyer, G. M. Tidwell, J. T. Willingham, A. W. Biggs and E. R Blackstone. Additional defendants: First National Bank, Mercantile Bank, Manhattan Bank & Trust Company, Union & Planters Bank, Bank of Commerce & Trust Company, Memphis Savings Bank, State National Bank, etc. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 950 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Florence McCreary v. W. W. McCreary | Shelby | Divorce |
The plaintiff charges habitual drunkenness, abandonment and failure to support, and cruel and inhuman treatment of such a nature as to render it unsafe for complainant to cohabit with the defendant, and be under his dominion and control. Folder contains an extensive printed brief for each side. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 955 | 214 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | F. H. Braughton v. E. B. McHenry | Shelby | Partnership Settlement |
Frank H. Braughton & brother Benton partners in saw mill & lumber business of Braughton & Co.; later worked at Braughton Mantel Co. B. Braughton entered into an agreement with McHenry in which McHenry would furnish money & Braughton would purchase & sell certain lumber. Agreement ended when B. Braughton died 3 March 1906. Plaintiff seeking to recover $440.70 from defendant which he claims is his as a surviving partner. Also mentioned; Mrs. Mamie Braughton, widow of Benton Braughton. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 960 | 92 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Frank Lewis v. S.A. Scruggs | Gibson | Garnishment |
S.A. Scruggs is a merchant in Gibson County and has sued Frank Lewis for money that he claims is owed to him. He is seeking a garnishment to obtain the money. Not all of this case appears to be in the file…it seems as though several pages are missing. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 974 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Fannie E. Crook v. Edmond Crook | Shelby | Injunction | West | Range: 81 Section: 3 Shelf: Box Number: 992 | 232 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Frank Schumann v. V. P. Phillippi, et al | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
Additional defendants: Laura Phillippi (wife of V. P. Phillippi) and J. C. Wyckoff. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 961 | 195 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | F. J. Byrne v. J. P. Coyne | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Plaintiff originally sued to stop levy on real estate in his possession. Coyne had obtained decree against Byrne for unpaid amount of $214.93 plus interest. Byrne alleged Coyne owed him $360 plus interest, $160 of this for legal services supplied by Byrne & the balance the value of unreturned legal books in Coyne's possession which were property of plaintiff. Plaintiff also alleged he had only equitable interest in property & that it was not subject to levy & sale. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 980 | 119 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Fannie Dancey v. Tom Tucker et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendants: Clarence Tucker, Emmett Tucker, Helen Tucker, W. E. Graves, A. L. Cross, trustee. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1065 | 295 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Garr, Scott & Company v. E. D. Harris | Gibson | Debt |
Debt due on note. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1063 | 119 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | George H. Herbers v. John Cullen et al | Shelby | Debt |
Plaintiff: George H. Herbers doing business under the name and style of G. H. Herbers & Company. Additional defendants: Margaret Cullen, Workingmen's Building & Loan Association and H. L. Armstrong, Trustee. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 991 | 301 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | G. M. Theadford v. Alexander Brothers & Green | Gibson | Debt |
Original suit, plea of debt under $500, due by note. |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1067 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Georgia Home Insurance Co. et al. v. E. A. Beasley et al. | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Exhibits include insurance policies and printed briefs. Additional plaintiffs: St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. of Minnesota. Additional defendants: J. E. Scales doing business under Lexington Hardware & Furniture CO. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1138 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | H. L. Williford v. Thomas F. Lilly& Thomas F. Lilly v. H. L. Williford | Shelby | Partnership Settlement |
Plaintiff and defendants set up a partnership over a patent lamp known as the "Arc Vapor Lamp." |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 943 | 147 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | H. A. Meyers, rec. v. Mrs. Josie alias Johanna O'Neil et al | Shelby | Mortgage Dispute |
Additional Defendant: Mike O'Neil |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1010 | 205 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | Ida M. Stewart, et al. v. Bluff City Insurance Co. | Shelby | Land, Confirmation of Ownership |
Additional plaintiffs: Martha Stewart, Ida M. Stewart II, William Meacham Stewart, Kenneth A. Stewart |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 956 | 98 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | J. L. Blackwell v. James Orr et al. | Carter | Equity |
Incomplete case file. Cover page only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6 | 1 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | John Loague, admr., W. T. Pryor, dec. v. B. W. Pryor & Napoleon Hill | Shelby | Estate Dispute | West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 777 | 15 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | J. D. Fulmer v. W. H. Bates | Shelby | Damages |
Damages for a breach of covenant as to the existence of an alley behind the said property. 2 printed briefs included. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 943 | 90 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | John C. Marley v. W. H. Foster et al | Lauderdale | Other |
Additional Defendants: Mrs. Loula Foster, Rozelle Conner Cause of Action: An appeal |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 946 | 26 | Order A Copy |