Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
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

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