Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1892 Anderson Green & Co. v. N. B. Brockman, et al Putnam Debt on Account

Defendants traded as merchants under the firm name of N.B. Brockman &Co. Additional Defendants traded under the firm name of Gentry & Co. Plaintiff alleged that defendants were indebted to them for merchandise sold and delivered. Additional Defendants: Martin B. Gentry, Gentry & Co.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 883 109 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Abraham H. Ditty v. J. H. Moore & Eliza McKinley Putnam Debt Dispute

Abraham H. Ditty filed this suit to discover whether or not Eliza McKinley had liability, or was legally bound in a previous judgement. Ditty had previously sued R. E. Fain and obtained a judgement in his favor. Eliza McKinley allegedly signed a security bond for Fain in the suit.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 8a 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Alfred Smith v. State Putnam Liquor Violation

Witnesses included Bud Hunter, Pate Hunter, Tim Apple, Pate Pointer, W.R. Officer, Worth Bryant, and Wynne F. Clouse.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 105 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 Allen Manier v. H. Moore, admr. of Lee Putnam Debt Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 278 191 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Benjamin F. Brindler v. John J. Whitefield Putnam Debt

Cause of Action: Trespass on the case for Debt.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 275 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Brady & Hodges v. Pearson & Company Putnam Contract for Labor and Materials

Plaintiffs claim that they had a contract with defendant to haul a specific amount lumber for wages. Defendant claims that they did not have a contract for a specific amount of lumber.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 730 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 B. D. Hunter v. C. R. Ford, admr. of James M. McKinney Putnam Damages Middle Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 64 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Cookeville, Tennessee v. L. W. Wilmore Putnam Other

L.W. Wilmore and Dora Jones were charged with unlawfully cohabiting together without being married. This was in violation of the ordinances of the town of Cookeville.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 130 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Comer McBroom, et al. v. State Putnam Murder

Additional plaintiffs: Sid McBroom, Carlos Flatt, Arlis Flatt, George Mills, Rucious Whitaker, Hop McBroom, Lum Bryant, Charlie Bryant.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 165 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Cass Vaughn v. State Putnam Assault and Battery

Additional parties: Ina Kinnard, Bettie Jared

 Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Clabourn Bahannon v. William Baker & Samuel Burnett Putnam Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 279 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 George F. Whittaker v. Monterey Spoke Co. Putnam Damages

George Whittaker was a servant employed by the defendant and received injuries and file suit for $5000 as damages.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Holland Denton v. James Bartlett & Curtis Mills Putnam Ejectment- Unlawful Detainer

Thomas B. Eastland, William Goodwin, W. H. Barnes

 Middle Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 68 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 Hardy Stout v. State Putnam Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Hardy Stout was convicted of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors within four miles of a school house.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 419 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 H. B. Chamberlain& W. K. McAlister v. Tim Williams Putnam Payment for Goods

Chamberlain and McAlister were receivers of the Tennessee Central Railroad Company.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 85 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Hobert Roberts v. State Putnam Murder

Murdered Ammon Hutchinson

 Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 128 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 H. Denton v. J. R. Watson Putnam Trespass and Damages Middle Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 574 119 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 John Johnson v. William Bartlett Putnam Loss of Property Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 333 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 J. S. Watson v. State Putnam Forgery Middle Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 100 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 James Bartlett et al. v. Benjamin Watson & wife Putnam Ejectment

Additional Plaintiffs: John Henry, John Hudgins, , H. Hudgins, Mary Hudgins, D. Hunter, Joseph Hudgins, Shelby Hudgins, Crockett Hudgins, Charles Lowry, Catharine Lowry. Additional Defendants: Wife - Lucy Watson.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 275 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 J. I. Smith v. State Putnam Appeal for New Trial

Cause of action: Plaintiff's appeals for a new trial in his conviction of unlawful appropriation of property found.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 61 Order A Copy
View Entry 1923 Jim Madewell v. State Putnam Liquor Violation

Violation of the "Bone Dry" Law.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 423 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 J. P. & Mary Huddleston v. H. D. Curnby Putnam Debt

Pltfs. sued dfnt. to reclaim debt of $18 for lien on a crop of corn.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 999 50 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 John L. Wallace v. Robert Holly, et al Putnam Petition for Land Recovery

This case is a dispute over ownership and possession of a tract of land. Plaintiff alleged that defendants forcibly and unlawfully entered property. This case was filed to have defendants removed from said property. Additional Defendant: Dotson Holly

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 885 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Jim Hop Hickey v. State Putnam Assault with Intent to Commit Rape

Additional parties: Lizzie Sullivan

 Middle Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 134 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 John S. Watson v. Thomas Bohannon Putnam Debt Settlement Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 326 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 James M. Miller v. W. K. McAlister & H. W. Stanley, Receivers of The Tennessee Central Railroad Co. Putnam Injury and Damages Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 423 160 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 J. Elrod v. D. S. Shepard Putnam Land, Confirmation of Ownership Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 486 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 John S. Watson, et al. v. H. Denton Putnam Ejectment

Additional plaintiffs: J. R. Watson and George Bohanon.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 642 164 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 James & Robert McKinney v. R. Brown Putnam Land, Contract Dispute Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 664 68 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 J. K. Davis v. William& James Oldham Putnam Damages

A log weakened defendant's fence. The fence broke and the wire injured Plaintiff's mare which was in the defendant's pasture. The mare was worth one hundred dollars and plaintiff seeks damages.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 734 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 J. P. Martin v. T. J. Fisher Putnam Debt

Martin sued Thomas J. Fisher, former Attorney General, for debt of $50 for his demanding, taking, and receiving from Martin a greater fee than was allowed him as Attorney General in the tippling case of State v. John Martin (he charged $5 instead of the $3 he was entitled to for his services).

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 829 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 Larkin Gunter v. Samuel Patton Putnam Damages

Plaintiff is appealing the charge that he stole the defendant's horse.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 327 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Luther Terry v. State Putnam Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Defendant was charged with unlawfully selling liquor and was ordered to pay a fine of $50.00 and undergo confinement in the county jail or work house for a period of six months

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Lafayette Fields v. J. R. Wallace Putnam Damages

Plaintiff brought suit seeking damages against the defendant for falsely and maliciously charging him with perjury. Defendant allegedly referred to testimony given by the plaintiff in a previous suit between the two parties as lies. This case is related to "L. F. Fields v. J. R. Wallace," located in MT 999.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 983 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 L. S. Vaughn v. H. R. Chamberlain& W. K. McAlister Putnam Damages

Tennessee Central Railroad Company

 Middle Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 134 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Luther Terry v. State Putnam Carrying an Illegal Weapon

The defendant is charged with carrying brass or metal knucks

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 Lee Parigin (col.) v. Alex Verble Putnam Breach of Contract

Plaintiff, Lee Parigin, sued the defendant, Alex Verble, for $250 in damages for breach of contract.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1060 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1920 Mary Herron v. John Tucker Putnam Fraud

John Tucker killed Mary Herron's husband, Lum Herron. Plaintiff's name also spelled Herren. See related case of State v. John Tucker in MT 149.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 151 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1857 Major, a slave v. State Putnam Assault with Intent to Commit Rape

Defendant is referred to as "Nig" throughout the file.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 251 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1856 Milton Draper et al. v. James Kirklin Putnam Ejectment

Additional Plaintiffs: Susan Draper, Martha Jane Kerly, Maria Johnson, William Talbert and wife Phebe, Abraham Johnson, Elizabeth Hilryearld, Mary Hilryearld, Phebe Hilryearld, and S.W. Hilryearld. Names are very possibly misspelled. Defendant is also accused with trespassing.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 265 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Mary Allen v. William Hudgins Putnam Trespass and Damages

Defendant is charged with "debauching and begetting [the Plaintiff] with a child." He is also charged with enticing her away from her guardian. The Plaintiff is described as a "lunatic" throughout the case, and the question of her competency is an issue.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 297 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Miss Jane Edmondson v. Polly Edmondson Putnam Contract Dispute and Damages

Plaintiff was an apprentice of defendant and continued to live with defendant after the apprenticeship ended under the promise of good wages. Defendant failed to supply good wages. Plaintiff brings suit for a breach of contract for labor preformed.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 733 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 McConnell Moss v. State Putnam Murder

3 Folders

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 84 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Mary Ann Allen v. William Hudgins Putnam Other

Cause of Action: Trespass on the Case & damages. Plaintiff charges that defendants was trying to sully her good name and bring scandal upon her. Defendant debauched and carnally knew plaintiff causing her to become pregnant and forced her to pay him $10,000 in costs related to childcare and her pregnancy.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 293 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Mary Ann Fitzgerald et al. v. Joseph Jared et al. Putnam Ejectment

Additional Plaintiffs: Elizabeth P. Fitzgerald, Phebe B. Fitzgerald. Additional Defendants: Felix M. Patterson, Polly Markum, Holly Markum, Matilda Fann, Elizabeth Markum, Moses Whitehead and others.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 291 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 M. O. Harrison v. S. P. Marlow Putnam Breach of Warranty

Plaintiff brings suit seeking compensation for a diseased mare purchased from the defendant and represented as being of sound health. Plaintiff complains that the defendant warranted the mare and said she was as sound as a "Mexican dollar." Plaintiff states that after taking possession of the mare it began falling down, refused to eat, and eventually died. The defendant denies any prior knowledge of illness.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 963 69 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Newton Fox v. State Putnam Larceny Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 110 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1855 Nancy Officer v. Preston & William H. Robinson Putnam Fraudulent Conveyance Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 257 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Oscar Maddux v. State Putnam Assault and Battery

Oscar Maddux owned and operated a saw mill in Putnam County.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 105 0 Order A Copy

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