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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1852 | Alexander C. Robertson v. Alice Robertson | Davidson | Land, Sale of | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 234 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1868 | Benjamin Hadley v. State | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 266 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1914 | Bransford Realty Company v. J. B. Deeds et al | Davidson | Bill of Sale |
additional defendant - Frances F. Deeds |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 79 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | Dr. N. J. Irwin v. Jason L. Gains | Davidson | Bill of Sale |
Additional parties: E. R. Pennebaker. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 50 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1882 | Dortch v. Jason Nolan, Comptroller | Davidson | Land, Sale of | Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 663 | 6 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1871 | E. Franklin v. State | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
tippling on a Sunday; selling liquor on a Sunday |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 302 | 14 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | F. H. Saltsman et al. v. Godfrey S. Newsom | Davidson | Bill of Sale |
additional plaintiff - C. W. Nance |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1918 | Frank Anderson v. State | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 98 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1915 | George Locke v. State | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 124 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1885 | Gaar Scott & Co. v. C. A. & R. B. McLean | Davidson | Sale of Goods | Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 693 | 20 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1887 | G. M. Branson v. Lorenthal Brothers | Davidson | Sale of Land/Property | Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 | 38 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1853 | Jacob McGavock et al. v. Samuel Barrel | Davidson | Land, Sale of |
Heirs of the business partner of Samuel Barrel, insists they are owed one third profits in the sale of land owned by both partners Several contracts between Samuel Barrel and Felix Grundy are entered into evidence |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 243 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1867 | James Thompson v. Wolfe Heirs | Davidson | Petition to Set Aside the Sale of Land |
Heirs of Phillip Wolfe are petitioning to set aside the sale of several lots of land owned by Philip Wolfe. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 268 | 152 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1920 | Jake Silverman v. Isadore K. Abrahams | Davidson | Land, Sale of | Middle | Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 154 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1867 | Jim Smith (col.) v. State | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Unlawful retailing of spirituous liquors |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 302 | 6 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | John Scruggs v. State | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 124 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1871 | Jason H. Austin v. George Richard | Davidson | Land, Sale of |
Breach of covenant in land sale. Hon. Edward H. East, Chancellor. Also see Box MT 71.Properties in the Sixth Civil District, Davidson County. W. P. Turner, John Guthrie, J. J. Young, William H. Hagans. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 276 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1876 | L. W. Bates v. Felix D. Fuller | Davidson | Bill of Sale | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1867 | Memucan H. Howard v. William S. Turner, et al. | Davidson | Land, Sale of |
Additional defendants: John J. Sanders, D. Clark and William H. Hagans. dispute over $ 4126 tract of land near Mills River |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 20 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | Pat Donohue v. State | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
tippling on a Sunday; sale of spirituous liquors on Sunday |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 302 | 17 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | Richmond Type & Electro Type Foundry v. George Carter et al | Davidson | Bill of Sale |
Additional defendant: Mike Holloren |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 116 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1845 | State v. Bartholomew Cole | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | State v. D. S. Monday | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Additional parties: A. J. Woods and J. T. Bell. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. T. Shelton | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 77 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. Jim Friel | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Selling liquor without a license within four miles of a schoolhouse. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 77 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1816 | State v. Pat Britton & Jesse Stokes | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 78 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. John Walsh et al. | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Additional defendant - Cleve Clinard |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 85 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. J. C. Bennett | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 85 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. Duncan Roberts | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1915 | State v. Felix Currid | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Felix Currid was brought to criminal court on two counts, first violating the Four Mile Law, which he sold liquor within a four mile area of a school. The second count was selling intoxicating liquors without a license. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 87 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | State v. Henry Clayton | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Henry Clayton sold liquor within four miles of a school house without a license. Mose Dixon, George Redman, and J. D. Farris, |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 87 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. Fred L. Ezell | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Defendant was convicted of unlawfully receiving, possessing, and transporting whiskey. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 169 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1845 | State v. Anthony W. Bonville | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
The cause of action is called "retailing" but it refers to sale of spirituous liquors. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 387 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1845 | State v. Frederick Jonte | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 | 21 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1845 | State v. Timothy W. Gilman | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 | 38 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1852 | State v. Frederick Jonte | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1845 | State v. Isham Dyer | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 | 20 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1845 | State v. Henry L. Davis | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 | 27 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1854 | State v. Charles W. Harris & Peter Harris | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Illegally sold liquor to a slave without the permission of the slave owner. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 246 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | State v. F. G. Montgomery | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 83 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. Will Carey | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. T. B. Farris | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. Andrew Paschall& Ruth Sweeney | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1917 | State v. C. W. Daugherty et al. | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
additional defendant - Brownie Ferris |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 92 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | State v. Berry Cannon | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 99 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. W. T. Hayes | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
One quart of white corn whiskey was found in the defendant's home. The assignments of error, brief and argument for plaintiff in error are presented in pamphlet form. This pamphlet is included in the file. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 169 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | State v. Kinney Reasoner | Davidson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 492 | 9 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1867 | William L. Wilson et al. v. John Waters | Davidson | Land, Sale of |
Additional plaintiff T. B. Wilson - were executors of E. P. Wilson Amount in dispute $5000.00 |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 268 | 39 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | William Newland et al. v. J. Merritt | Davidson | Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods |
Additional Plaintiff: Willie Newland. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 45 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | William Mayo et al. v. George Lumsden | Davidson | Sale of Damaged/Misrepresented Goods |
Additional plaintiffs: Marie E. Crutcher and William Williams. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 50 | 0 | Order A Copy |