Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1879 A. B. Tavel, et al. v. M. L. Moore, et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Other plaintiffs: J. B. Eastman, R. H. Howell. Other defendants: Jno. A. Moore

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 37 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1857 A. Morrisson v. W. P. Roberts Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

Roberts claims that Morrisson intentionally misrepresented his position as superintendent.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 253 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 A. Kline v. Elisha Long Davidson Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 American National Bank v. E. H. Murray, et al. Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

Although case was collected with the Eastern Division, it lists a Middle Tennessee County of origin. Case file is incomplete; brief only. Possibly related to case file in MT 442. Also included in ET OV 4 is an oversize account ledger dating 1909-1912.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 93 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1869 Abram S. Moss, admr. of James S. Demoss v. Harriet Demoss et al. Davidson Estate Dispute

William E. Demoss, H. P. Shute, P. C. Shute, Tennessee Shute and Thomas Shute, E. V. Bradford and Frederick Bradford, Nancy A. Carter and William Carter, Sarah Jones, Caroline T. Cropthirait, George Cropthirait

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 270 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Adam Coe v. J. M. Shute & Dero Mills Davidson Debt Dispute

J. M. Shute &DroMills operated a firm as Shute & Mills sued Coe for breaking a contract. Coe contracted to purchase 200 sheep weighing at least 50 lbs. However, Coe refused to receive the second lot of sheep, causing great trouble for Shute & Dero in stabling and feeding them in the mean time. They sued to recover costs of housing and shipping.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 American National Bank v. Union Trust Company Davidson Deed Dispute Middle Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 90 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 A. G. Span v. Leslie Graves, admr., et al. Davidson Estate Dispute/ Settlement

Additional Defendants: Minors - Good Turner, Kate Turner, Lizzie Turner, Frank Turner, and Annie Turner

 Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 110 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Andrew J. McWhirter v. Hugh Douglas Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 297 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Ambroze White & Francis Elder v. John Dillon& Co. Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 299 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Atlas Powder Company v. Detroit Fidelity & Surety Co., et al.and Johnson & Matthews v. B. C. George & Company Davidson Taxation Disputes

No full case present. Only an opinion on a petition to re-hear.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 479 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1886 A. B. Beech v. J. A. McClure Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

On promises and covenants broken, Beech given $500 in damages

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 656 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1896 A. V. S. Lindsley, in error v. James Woods, exe., in error Davidson Debt Dispute

James Woods, exe. in error for Mrs. L. S. Blood, sued A. V. S Lindsley, plaintiff in error, for debt owed on interest of a real estate promissory notes for which Lindsley was trustee.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1057 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 Bush Robinson v. Walter Sandford et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Additional parties: Harry Nickens, James McCall, Pat Quinn. The charge is a plea of debt due to damages.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 135 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1857 Bank of Tennessee v. Charles T. Nelson Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 Benjamin F. Lewis v. George W. Gibbs, et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Other defendants: John Boyd.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 370 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Blanche McClure, exe. J. A. McClure, dec. v. Albert Akers Davidson Property Dispute

Blance McClure claims Albert Akers rented a piano from J. A. McClure and as executor of the will she is entitled to the possession of the property.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Bettie Richardson v. Smith & Buckingham Davidson Debt Dispute

Not on the cover, Richardson's husband, Edward, was named as primary pltf. throughout the case. Bettie was also listed as Kate in part of the case. Pltf. purchased a suit of furniture from Lowery Bros. on notes, Lowery Bros. sold out to dfnts. Pltf. asserted she had paid for the furniture suit in full, but had not received the goods she purchased.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 971 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 B. C. Jillson v. Nashville Building Association et al.. Davidson Debt Dispute

Additional defendants - Joshua F. Pearl, Joseph Sander, Jonathan, William and Mary Woodbridge Amount in dispute $3200.00

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 172 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 Bailey Johnson et al. v. John Q. Coleman et al. Davidson Estate Dispute

Caroline Johnson, the widow of Leroy Coleman claims she has not been properly given her rights to the estate as stated in his will

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 268 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Brien & Thaxton v. William Stowers, et al. Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 Belding Brothers & Company v. John Frankland, Trustee Davidson Deed Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 59 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 B. G. Hampton et al. v. William G. Massey Davidson Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: J. T. Pentecost, W. M. Clark, and Jolly Parrish.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 327 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1841 Claiborne Y. Hooper v. Ephraim H. Foster, et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Additional defendants: A. A. Hall, Shadrick Nye, James Hall, and Francis Washington Ephraim H. Foster was a prominent Tennessee politician and a leader of the Whig Party. He was instrumental in the providing for the admission of Texas as a state, although he voted against the measure due to lack of slavery protections.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 205 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1855 Corporation of Nashville v. Edwin H. Childress Davidson Debt Dispute

Plaintiff appeals lower court ruling whereby he was judged to owe the Corporation of Nashville a sum of $50. Penalties arising from allowing property to be rented for house of prostitution.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 250 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 C. D. Benson v. Robert Thompson Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1865 C. Carter v. Turner Foster et al. Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Mariah Porter, George Hitchings, John Gleares, Henry Gleares, the Bank of Tennessee, William Gleares, F. R. Cheatham, John Gleaves, and W. D. Robertson.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 Claiborne Y. Hooper v. Hardy S. Bryant Davidson Estate Dispute

The defendant, Bryan, was administrator to Daniel Young, deceased.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 187 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 C. Martin v. Nashville Building Association Davidson Debt Dispute

Martin was a shareholder in the company and there is a dispute about what he owes and what he has paid in for his stocks etc…

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 172 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Canvin & Badoux v. Mayor& City Council of Nashville Davidson Taxation Disputes Middle Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 71 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Caleb Blake v. M. A. Morrison Davidson Debt Dispute

In September 1864 a judgment was rendered against Mrs. M. A. Morrison for $150. As of 1874 the judgment was still unpaid.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 28a 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Charles R. Toney v. James Hughes Davidson Debt Dispute

Toney was hired to do repair work on a steamboat operated by Captain John T. Cartwright.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 40 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 Clinton Byrne et al. v. A. M. Tennison et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiff: J. P. Byrne. Additional Defendant: Noble D. Ellis.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 60 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1818 Charles Moran et al. v. James G. Hicks et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Additional Complainant: Turner Davis. Additional Defendant: I. Metcalfe. Moran was an apprentice to Hicks in the cabinet making trade, and this cause concerns debt of $100 by note accrued by the Complainant during his apprenticeship.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 176 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 C. A. Moore& J. T. Allen v. Mrs. Alice Cloyd, et. al. Davidson Estate Dispute/ Settlement Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 109 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1861 Charles Sayers v. E. A. Holmes Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Case also includes disputes over debt and property.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Carlin Rice v. John T. Baker Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Plaintiff filed to clear his title to land with a mill on it from the attempt of the defendant to void the title.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 748 202 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 Chesapeake & Nashville Railway Company v. John Branhaw Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

Exhibit material is a hand-drawn map. The plaintiff filed the bill after they paid the defendant $700 for access to a land to build a railroad, but when they failed to complete construction by the designated date, they were obstructed from the land.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 765 144 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 C. L. Barton& Wife v. Thomas Nolan Davidson Property Dispute

This case involves the title to a horse. Said horse was purchased by Ben Doss (col.) from John Boaz, brother of Sallie B. Barton, wife of C. L. Barton. Sallie Barton was also surety on said note. According to plaintiffs, Doss was to pay the note by completing work in their farm. Plaintiffs complain that Doss sold the horse to the defendant without ever working at the farm or paying for the horse. Plaintiffs are seeking ownership of the horse.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 904 106 Order A Copy
View Entry 1823 Duval & Co. v. James G. Martin et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

James G. Martin & John C. McLemore, Defendants.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1823 David McGavock v. Roger B. Sappington Davidson Debt Dispute

Plaintiff alleged that the defendant owed him 800 bushels of corn or $200 to be paid in lieu of corn, and that no payment had been made. Plaintiff maintained that the debt had been paid.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 D. H. Anderson, exe. of Andrew Anderson, dec. v. Thomas W. Chilton, et al. Davidson Debt Dispute

Defendant: James H. Chilton. Plaintiff sued the defendant on a note made by the defendant in July 1860 for $450

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 26a 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Dyer Pearl et al. v. Mayor & Alderman of Nashville Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

Additional Plaintiff: Sylvester Bard.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 207 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 David Hughes v. A. W. V. Alley Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 37 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 David Hughes v. State Insurance Co. of Nashville Davidson Insurance Disputes

The plaintiff owned a hardware store in Nashville which a fire destroyed in December 1877.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1856 Daniel Young v. Clement Nance& Andrew Gregory Davidson Debt Dispute

Dispute is over the ownership of the "Buena Vista Turnpike and Ferry Co."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 265 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 David McGavock, et al. v. Samuel Shannon, et al Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs and defendants not listed. Noted as "the heirs of Joseph Philips."

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 372 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1821 Ennis Murry v. Thomas Murry Davidson Estate Dispute

Mentions William Murry & John Murry. Children of William Murry: Ennis, Alfred, Matilda, Ursula, John & Mallon. Mentions Henry Murry, Kemp Holland, Jean Holland, John Murry, James Murry, Rosanah Murry-widow. Matilda Peyton formerly Matilda Murry

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 193 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Emma Moore v. Southern Insurance Company Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 165 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Eliza Lyon v. William M. Folwell Davidson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 297 0 Order A Copy

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