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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1888 | Mariah Henrika Riker, in error v. W. T. Gass, et al | Rhea | Forcible Entry and Detainer |
Pltf. alleged that dfnt. was guilty of "forcible and unlawful entry and detainer" made by W. T. Gass and George Baldwin "into a certain house and lot of land" on the waters of Piney Creek near Spring City, TN. W. T. Gass testified that he was acting for himself and for the Rhea Iron Company, which he was secretary and stockholder, claimed the house and land were the property of the Company. The court sided with the dfnt. and the pltf. appealed. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1844 | 46 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1892 | W. M. Snyder v. C. C. Dodge | Rhea | Unlawful Entry |
The plaintiff charged that the defendant did unlawfully enter and detain a lot of land. Plaintiff was seeking the land back. |
East | Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1729 | 25 | Order A Copy |