Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1889 A. S. McGhee, trustee v. J. E. Edwards& Company Shelby Property Dispute West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 442 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Bristow Danner v. Thomas J. Stockard Gibson Contract Dispute and Damages West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 436 85 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 C. M. Ashley v. John E. Randle Shelby Debt Dispute

Much of this document has been rendered illegible by mold -- it is extremely fragile. File contains a couple of legal briefs. This case involves a debt involving a commission for the sale of machinery.

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 496 50 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Dillard Qualls v. T. M. Oakley, admr. of I. C. Copper dec. Overton Estate Dispute

Margaret Cooper is the wife of I. C. Cooper dec. This case involves a note given by the plaintiff to Cooper before his death promising to pay to the plaintiff $200 in gold. Plaintiff is seeking payment by the estate. Case file notes that Plaintiff's parents died when he was a child and at one time he lived with his uncle Turner Qualls. Case file notes that at the time of the trial, Dillard Qualls is 28 or 29.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 834 141 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 D. F. Goodyear, exe. v. L. D. Thoms, et al Shelby Estate Dispute

Additional defendants: J. C. Davis, A. R. Davis, R. J. Black.

 West Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 413 353 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Dabney Crenshaw v. C. H. Rayburn Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages West Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 413 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 E. W. Long, admr. of Robert F. Long, dec. v. J. R. Long, et al. Shelby Estate Dispute

Additional defendants, unknown.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 565 540 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Edgar Jones et al. v. N. B. Lipe Davidson Land, Contract Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: William Duncan, John M. Bass and Samuel J. Keith. Plaintiffs were owners of lots in the "Hermitage Addition," to Nashville. Plaintiffs sold to defendant lots 1, 2, and 3 in block J of the Hermitage Addition. Recorded in book no. 57, pages no. 42 and 43 in the Registers office of Davidson County, Tennessee. Plaintiffs claim the defendant attempted to repudiate the purchase of said lots when the Nashville real estate market went down.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 822 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 E. P. Hobbs v. M. A. Spencer & T. J. Timble Grundy Land and Title Dispute

Plaintiff accuses the defendants of unjustly holding his property. The land in question is fronted on Altamont Street in Tracy City, Tennessee and is described as the southeast part of lot 203.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 782 114 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 G. W. Cunningham v. George H. Hash Warren Debt Dispute

G.L. Ward & Vick, editor of newspaper at Liberty, came to Rock Island railroad station proposing to sell "sickle grinders" (aka mowing machine knife grinders) allegedly patented & designed to sharpen mowing blades. Hash agreed to buy grinders & exclusive right to sell them in Warren & White Counties & gave note to pay for same. Ward never delivered sickle grinders to Hash, but sold note to Cunningham (who had store in Rock Island w/grandson W.A. Moore), who sued to collect it.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 814 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 H. E. Cannon v. Donelta Wheeler et al. Shelby Property Dispute

Additional Defendant: Joseph Wheeler (husband).

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 434 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 J. S. Fritts, in error v. H. W. Fritts and J. S. Fritts, in error v. Isham Fritts Roane Debt Dispute

Cases are appeals by Jacob S. Fritts involving two debt disputes.

 East Range: 19 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1835 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 John Logue v. Kate Haggarty, et al Shelby Estate Dispute

Additional defendants: John Haggarty,

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 436 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 John R. Bridges for George W. Davis v. E. W. Williams Robertson Taxation Disputes

Bridges, deputy sheriff, obtained judgment in court for $104.74 against Y.W. Davis. Davis had crop of tobacco on land of Y.S. Williams (2/3 was Davis' and 1/3 was Williams'). Two executions were issued by Y.E. Morrow, justice of peace, against Davis and levied by E.W. Williams, constable, upon Davis' interest in this crop of tobacco. Bridges asked Williams if he could levy his execution in favor of G.W. Davis on Y.W. Davis' interest in the tobacco.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 767 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 J. C. Kelso v. The Equitable Fire Insurance Company of Nashville Lincoln Insurance Disputes

In 1885, the plaintiff held the legal title to a house and lot and purchased a policy in 1887 from another insurance company (not defendant) that insured the plaintiff against loss or damage by fire. In 1888, the plaintiff transferred his policy to the defendant, who added on certain conditions. Later that year, the plaintiff's house burned down by no fault of his own or by violating any conditions listed in his policy, as the defendant accuses and refused to cover the policy.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 776 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 James B. Rogers in error v. Isabella Caldwell Greene Land and Title Dispute

Caldwell accused Rogers of unlawfully entering and detaining a tract of land to which she claimed legal right of possession. The circuit court granted her the legal right to possession.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1840 108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 J. W. Stewart v. W. A. & J. B. Johnson, exe. of Nancy Stewart dec. Cheatham Estate Dispute

2 folders. Nancy L. Stewart dec. was the wife of J. W. Stewart and the sister of the defendants. At her passing, Nancy Stewart owned considerable personal property. According to the plaintiff, the defendants are withholding notes and property formerly belonging to his wife and now due to him as her husband. The defendants are withholding said property by virtue of a will written by Nancy Stewart.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 826 443 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Minter Parker v. W. P. Wilson Shelby Property Dispute

Minter claimed that Wilson employed him to sell a tract of land in Memphis. Plaintiff was to sell the land for $125 p/acre (33 acres). If he sold it for less, the plaintiff claimed he was still owed a 5% commission. The court ruled that a broker engaged to sell real estate for the owner is not owed a commission for "unsuccessful efforts."

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 494 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Pat Eury (col.) v. Standard Life & Accident Insurance Company Davidson Insurance Disputes

Suit on an accident insurance policy issued to the plaintiff for loss of one of his hands in an accident for the sum of $500.00. Defendant claims they had a right to deny the claim because the plaintiff had failed pay his premiums on a regular basis.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 841 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Roadman Herrell in error v. Charles Brooks et al. Grainger Land and Title Dispute

Charles Brooks and John Dalton sued Roadman Herrell to recover a tract of land in the 11th district of the Grainger County.

 East Range: 19 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1837 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 R. N. Ewell, use of John Cartwell v. Charles Nelson& E. Rosenhein Shelby Debt Dispute

Rosenhein's name is also spelled "Rosenheim." The action arose over a lot of 11,000 cigars sold and delivered by R. N. Ewell. Number of pages includes a loose brief found in the box.

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 494 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 S. H. Trim v. Nancy Trim Tipton Personal Property Dispute

This is an action of detinue brought by defendant for two mules and a wagon. The defendant is the widow of Thomas Trim. The plaintiff is the cousin of the Thomas Trim. Both the plaintiff and defendant feel they are entitled to the two mules and wagon.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 469 201 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 The Equitable Fire Insurance Company v. R. C. Bass, et al. Wilson Insurance Disputes

Bass, the assignee of W.J. Allen & Co., sued the insurance company on a policy of insurance for a stock of goods owned by W.J. Allen & Co. that was worth $2000 and was destroyed in a fire. Defendant refused to pay said sum, arguing that the stock of goods were old and were being sold below cost and was not worth more than $500. Jury ruled in favor of plaintiff for $1800. Defendant appealed. 2 folders.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 838 553 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Vitus Nagle v. George W. Hall Franklin Land and Title Dispute

Nagle [alt. spelled Nagel] and Hall had made a contract in 1887 in which Nagle rented out his farm to Hall with stipulations regarding timber and crops. Separate contract made in 1888 for different tract of land. Nagle had demanded Hall surrender possession of buildings and premises to him. In a pending case, judgment was given to Nagle for possession of land, which would be done unless this court halted those proceedings. Judge ruled in favor of def't in both cases.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 781 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 W. H. Young v. George Moore Davidson Election Dispute

In 1888, both parties were candidates for office of Justice of the Peace. After an election, the defendant received a certificate of election for the office, but the plaintiff now states the election was illegal and because he believes the ballot box was stuffed with invalid ballots. Other reasons listed in file support his allegation that the election should be ified.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 779 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 William Hannifin, admr. of Patrick Hannifin, dec. v. John Hannifin et al. Davidson Estate Dispute

Additional defendants: Thomas Hannafin and Mary Jane Hannafin. The defendants are all the young children of Patrick Hannafin and are represented by their guardian Timothy Hamilton. Patrick Hamilton and his wife owned a grocery store and a home near Wilson Springs, Tennessee.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 780 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 William Dixon et als v. Dempsey Cooper et als. Bradley Estate Dispute

Dempsey Copper was the executor of the estate of Bennet Cooper, deceased. Roxey Dixon was married to one of Bennet Cooper's grandchildren until his death and she believes she is entitled to his share of Bennet Cooper's estate.

 East Range: 19 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1824 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 W. J. Atkins, admr. of F. A. Roder, dec. v. R. A. Hillyard & Wife Stewart Estate Dispute

In question in this estate dispute is the ability of F.A. Roder to make a will before the time of his death. Roder had been sick before his death and the defendants charge that he was unable to write, sign or change his will in his mental state. Hillyard also spelled Hilliard.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 778 151 Order A Copy