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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1878 | A. J. Simpson et al. v. Sallie Poe, et al | Franklin | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: Fitzpatrick, Gregory & Davis, and A. S. Calyun. Additional Defendants: James Poe and Gregory Poe |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 34 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Alexander & Mentlo v. John K. Jennings | Sumner | Debt Dispute |
Richard Alexander and James A. Mentlo were partners in the firm of Alexander & Mentlo. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 | 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 | 1878 | City of Memphis v. William Dean & Co. | Shelby | Taxation Disputes | West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 111 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | Dicey Turner v. Leroy Ross, admr. | Marion | Estate Dispute |
Plaintiff's sister, Mary Ross, dec., owned a tract of land at the time she died. Defendant was the step-son of the deceased, plaintiff alleged that he misrepresented himself and letters from the deceased in order to become admr of the estate in order to defraud heirs. Plaintiff filed this case to have defendant removed as admr and herself added. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1639 | 19 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | E. F. Haynes v. Mrs. Amanda Kimbro, exe. | Rutherford | Rent Dispute |
Kimbro, exe. of the estate of J. B. Kimbro, alleged that Haynes owed her money in the sum of six hundred and fifty dollars. Kimbro had leased a farm to Haynes, whom failed to pay rent for his time occupying the property. This suit is an appeal filed by Haynes in opposition of the original suit. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: c Shelf: Box Number: 1011 | 46 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | E. A.& W. B. Caldwell Admr. Of J. M. Caldwell v. W. S. Jett et al. | Bedford | Debt Dispute |
Additional Defendants: John Hart, A. B. Hart, and Miley Ellis. Additional parties: Ed. L. Jett, and J. L. Jett, M. P. Jeff, Gallis C. Jett, and Ann F. Gleets(?) and her husband Thomas J. Gleets) . represented him. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 47 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Franklin Insurance Company of Philadelphia, Pa. v. McCrea, Maury& Co. | Davidson | Insurance Disputes | Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 29 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | F. H. Mayes v. E. B. Buchanan | Williamson | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Case may be related to "F. H. Mayes v. E. B. Buchanan and wife," located in MT 920. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 39a | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | George W. Martin v. Sarah Norman, et al. | Lincoln | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendants: Kelly Norman, Morgan Pitcock, and William Boyce |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 30 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | John O. White v. John McGavock | Davidson | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional parties: Nashville Building Association, John W. Terrass, Anson Nelson. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | J. M. Frieson Trustee, et al.v. M. P. Erwin, et al | Maury | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional Defendants: James G. Wortham. Additional Plaintiffs: W. T. Erwin and James R. Erwin |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | John Loague & Thomas Fisher v. City of Memphis | Shelby | Rent Dispute |
Loague and Fisher allowed the city to use some of their land for a station house and are asking that the city pay rent for the property. Folder includes one brief. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 111 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | John Coyne v. Patrick Heaney | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Coyne had given Heaney various sums of money to hold for him, and Heaney, without Coyne's permission, deposited the money in a bank, which subsequently failed. Coyne is attempting to take two pieces of land from Heaney in payment for the lost funds. Folder includes one brief. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 111 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Joseph Altschule v. Noble Calhoun | Shelby | Mortgage Dispute | West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 109 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | King Prater& Archy Prater v. E. B. Throgmorton, et al. | Wayne | Land and Title Dispute |
Defendants: W.R.H. Herrell, T.R. Hughes and E.B. Martin. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 39b | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Lucinda Rowan v. John D. Riley and E. Beal | Hawkins | Land and Title Dispute |
Over the course of several years the Rowan family engaged in litigation with John D. Riley over possession of a certain tract of land known as the "Beech Creek Bottom." The plaintiff received a judgment against Riley and regained possession of said land. Plaintiff now brings suit seeking back rent, damages, and the settlement of any questions related to boundaries. Exhibit materials include 2 small maps. |
East | Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2025 | 528 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Lucinda Neil v. Smith, admr. of John Kincaid, dec., et al. | Claiborne | Estate Dispute |
Brief only. Deals w/ sale of land to settle an estate. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1599 | 7 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Mary J. Rogers v. John W. Rogers, et al | Carroll | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: James C. Rogers, Minnie D. Rogers, A.J. Butler, and R. K. Pickley |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 37 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Mourning Strong & Frank Kendall v. Ira W. Pipkins et al. | Clay | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Jasper N. Pipkins, Cenia S. Scott, W.C. Scott, Alzance F. Drury, George R. Drury, Sarah Scott, Bishop E. Scott, Isaac W. Pipkins, Martha A. Pipkins, M.H. Pipkins, Stephen T. Pipkins and Millard F. Pipkins. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 63 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Neill McCallum v. E. Edmundson, et al | Giles | Debt Dispute |
Additional defendants: Copeland Whitfield, P. H. Ezell |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 62 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Priscilla B. Chappell v. John G. Chappell, et al. | Coffee | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
18290 |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 42 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Royal Insurance Co. v. McCrea, Maury & Co. | Davidson | Insurance Disputes |
Additional defendants - Hugh McCrea,, M. K. Griffin and J. K. Maury |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | R. G. Kyle et al. v. Henry P. Barbee | Weakley | Debt Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Melbane, Elbow & Covington |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 122 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | R. W. & John Martin v. W. M. Sellars, et al. | Rutherford | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Howell Williams and Josiah Williams. Ambrose McKee, deceased. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 30 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | S. E. Johnson v. J. R. McDonald, admr. | Crockett | Bond Dispute |
Defendant: James Lowery. Additional parties: James Bowling, John Clark, J. b. Collier, John Fletcher, J. J. Farron, John F. Wortham, J. B. Morton, E. T. Austin |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 119 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | State v. Marion Marks | Giles | Election Dispute |
Marks was indicted in criminal court in Giles County for multiple causes. An election as held at the county precinct 11 to elect the sheriff and constable, justice of the peace and Peace School director. Marks was accused of "misrepresenting the name on the ticket" or ballot, in order to fraudulently change the ballot. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 35 | 52 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Sarah M. Anderson (now Vicars) v. Eliza J. Anderson | Greene | Estate Dispute |
Sarah was the adopted daughter of Eliza and Lewis Anderson. After Lewis' passing, Sarah was still a minor, but sought her inheritance as a dower for her impending marriage. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1632 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Thomas S. Ellis v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Sumner | Taxation Disputes |
General Assembly passed an act in 1875 declaring the mode and manner of valuing rail road property for taxation. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 29a | 276 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Thomas Chadwell, et al. v. R. B. Sayers | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
Additional plaintiff: A. W. Johnson, Thomas Chadwell, and S. H. Childress. Plea of debt under $1000. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 32 | 16 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Theodore Wilkinson v. Randal M. Roberts | Fayette | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 110 | 228 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | William McGill v. G. B. Sharp | Bedford | Debt Dispute |
Matthew Cuningham, Jacob McGill |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 44 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | William Gee v. T. L. Owen | Williamson | Debt Dispute |
R. O. Owen |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 44 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | W. P. Stevenson v. A. A. Stevenson | Giles | Lease Dispute | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | William J. Howard v. William A. Chapman | Giles | Debt Dispute | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 53 | 0 | Order A Copy |