Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1869 Andrew Williams v. R. H. Craft & W. H. Card Hamilton Property Dispute

Property dispute regarding a note issued upon the sale of a horse.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1182 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 A. C. Jenkins Motor Co. v. J. C. Franks by next friend J. T. Franks Blount Property Dispute

Dispute involves the title to a car.

 East Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 155 154 Order A Copy
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 1874 Arch Mason v. Joseph Devine Monroe Property Dispute

Plaintiff purchased several tracts of land from defendant, however it was later determined that sale was illegal and invalid because defendant co-owned land with family members as part of an inheritance of Lou Devine, dec.

 East Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Annie J. Easterly v. B. M. Easterly, et al. Dickson Property Dispute

Plaintiff's father purchased a stack of goods and merchandise for her, defendant who is her husband was not to have any control over goods purchased. Goods were shipped to White Bluff where she opened a store. After divorce between plaintiff and defendant, defendant attempted to claim ownership of store goods. Plaintiff sued defendant to determine ownership of goods. Additional Defendant: C.O. Bull

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 875 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1870 Benjamin Milam v. Henry Rogers Dickson Property Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 286 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 B. F. Jameson v. William Young Sumner Property Dispute

By the time this case was heard by Supreme Ct. in Nashville, def. Young had died testate, with James Alexander named executor. Def. Young brought initial suit against plaintiff, due to a dispute over a spring-wagon/buggy trade. Young paid $50 plus his wagon for the buggy, which did not satisfy his daughter. This suit revolves around the terms of rescinding the trade.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 801 46 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 B. Lowenstein & Bro. v. John T. Miller et al. Tipton Property Dispute

Other defendants: Laura A. Miller and James F. Dickson. The case seems to be most concerned with when and in what state a note was signed and whether the amount listed there constitutes a valid debt.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 191 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 Bowdre Brothers & Co. v. C. H. Harrison Shelby Property Dispute

Property in dispute is one mule at a value of $50.00

 West Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 528 38 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 1869 Charles Duff v. Charles Wells, et al. Williamson Property Dispute

Defendants: Mrs. Charles Wells

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 237 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Charles J. Neal v. Bryant H. Peden Giles Property Dispute

Case involves the disputed ownership of "a buggy and harness."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 279 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1934 C. I. T. Corporation v. Scout Cab Company Washington Property Dispute

The plaintiff is claiming the possession of one 1930 Dodge Sedan automobile by virtue of its alleged retention of title contract and that the defendant was claiming the right to the possession by reason of a lien upon said automobile.

 East Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1483 56 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 1905 Charlie Hughes v. Sherrod & Co. Crockett Property Dispute

Property dispute over lumber and shingles.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 842 88 Order A Copy
View Entry 1872 D. C. McMillian v. Joseph Calloway, et al. Property Dispute

Additional Defendant: S. S. Calloway, exor. of Thomas H. Calloway, dec. Incomplete file.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 730 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 David Cleage et al. v. Jesse Hayden et al. McMinn Property Dispute

Additional plaintiffs include: Timothy Sullan, William Ballen, M.A. Cass, J.D. Gaston, C.F. Gibson. Plaintiffs are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South on Washington Street in the city of Athens. Additional defendants include: J.M. Mann, R. D. Black, M.S. Philips, James H. Honsley, J.M. Gilliam, William Burns and James Baker. Additional documents may be found in ET 67

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1194 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Edwin Martin v. Jeremiah C. Cleveland et al. Franklin Property Dispute

Additional Parties: McGrew, Cleveland.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 267 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 E. J. Shawl & Sons v. Peoples Savings Bank & Trust Sevier Property Dispute

Property dispute over forty sets of axles valued at $150.00.

 West Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1196 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 E. Dean Dow, assignee et al. v. John B. Cox Knox Property Dispute

This was a replevin suit regarding the ownership of two organs in the case of Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. v. W. F. Cummins to recover debt due under $500 for an organ.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 103 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Everett Nardin v. H. S. Morgan Shelby Property Dispute

Charged with "taking up and keeping a horse" claimed by the plaintiff.

 West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 391 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 E. M. Buchanan v. C. V. Martin Hamilton Property Dispute East Range: 8 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 870 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1839 Ely Willson by next friend Jeremiah Willson v. Alfred Agey Campbell Property Dispute

Dispute over a sorrel horse with a white face.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1100 14 Order A Copy
View Entry Elbert S. Smith v. G. W. Gothard Hamilton Property Dispute

Final Decree only. Date: Unknown.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 85 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 E. W. Weems v. Ebb Easterly et al Greene Property Dispute

The plaintiff brings this suit to recover the possession of a certain one-sixth undivided interest in a crop of tobacco.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1276 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 F. H. Mayes v. E. B. Buchanan & wife Williamson Property Dispute

Property dispute between neighbors Mayes and Buchanan pertaining to land located in the 8th Civil District of Williamson County. Plaintiff complains of the destruction of his property and various encroachments onto his land by the defendant. It appears that there was also an earlier ejectment suit brought to settle a boundary controversy. This case may be related to the earlier estate dispute case, "F. H. Mayes v. E. B. Buchanan," located in MT 39a.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 920 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Frank Reinke v. Joe Lintz Fayette Property Dispute

Joe Lintz substituted for W. A. Gilliam in this trial.

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 98 0 Order A Copy
View Entry Ferdinand Millen v. J. C. McLain Knox Property Dispute

Brief only. Date: Unknown.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 79 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 Gran Davis v. Virginia Fairchilds Morgan Property Dispute East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 277 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 George Britt v. H. J. Knapp Shelby Property Dispute West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 430 74 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 G. W. Bowling v. T. J. Layman Crockett Property Dispute West Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 185 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. S. J. P. Bohannon Greene Property Dispute

The property in question was a Pontiac four-door sedan, Model 8AA.

 East Range: 8 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 893 161 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 H. E. Pettus, Trustee v. W. G. Poindexter Tipton Property Dispute

Argument over ownership of 2 bales of cotton.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 338 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1899 H. Ellerman v. P. A. Shellin Davidson Property Dispute

Cross suit: P. A. Shellin v. Silverfield & Fieldman.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 509 10 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 1854 H. C. Moore et al. v. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. Property Dispute Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 509 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1886 Harrison Marable v. C. W. Beaumont Montgomery Property Dispute Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1823 John T. Dismukes, et al.v. James N. Menefee Davidson Property Dispute

Property dispute among Menefee and plaintiffs, value of property including six Negro slaves- named George, Esther, Sam, Warren, Phillis & Charlotte; 693 acres in Davidson. Total debt of Menefee: $3,850.50. Additional plaints.: Gilbert G. Washington, Jesse Wharton, Mary H. Sampson. Joseph W. Horton, Sheriff of Davidson Co.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 John D. Alexander v. Abraham Porter Blount Personal Property Dispute

Abraham Porter bought a wagon with his own money for his mother. Testimony says the wagon was made for Abe, but that he wanted to give it to his little brother Sime, but since Sime was a minor he could not own property. Other testimony alleges wagon belonged Abe, Sime, or the mother. A levy was placed on the wagon in Abe's name and was about to be sold. By claiming it belonged to his mother he could keep his property.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 3a 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 James Williams, et al. v. T. B. Malone Hardin Property Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: H. E. Williams, D. T. Street, H. R. Hinkle. Additional parties: R. L. Clark

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 99 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 Julius Frost & wife v. Hartie & Schied Shelby Property Dispute

Property consists of house goods (i.e.. Sink, tub, pipes, etc.)

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 570 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 John S. Lombard, trustee, Taylor Implement & Vehicle Co. v. A. B. Fazackerly Shelby Property Dispute

Dispute over bottle filler valued at $200.

 West Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1102 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1934 J. H. McDonald et al.v. Holston River Electric Company Property Dispute

Case involved title of a dam and waterfall and the responsibility of its maintenance. Additional material located in ET 1541.

 East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 819 74 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 J. H. Peas, Sr. v. Bertie Tyner, et al. Washington Property Dispute

Other defendants: Anna Robertson. Folder only contains exhibit materials. Large cross-section drawing of a building moved to oversize. Exhibits include four photographs.

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1033 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1909 Joe Parrissi v. F. L. Monteverde, Sheriff Shelby Property Dispute

Property dispute over one cash register and one iron safe.

 West Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1194 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1913 J. J. Abernathy, et al. v. J. J Hardin McNairy Property Dispute

Plaintiffs: J. J. Abernathy, U. A. Wyatt, G. J. Colin, W. C. Farris, and A. M. Gilton- all residents of McNairy County and the township of Acton, Tenn. Dispute over property ownership and improvements, maintenance of a county road near Acton, TN. Includes plat map of town. Decision appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals, Jackson.

 West Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1307 197 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 James Hicks v. Thomas Brooks Hancock Property Dispute

Plaintiff claims that defendant cut wood from his property. Defendant disputes the property line that was marked by a stake.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1150 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 J. G. Palmer et al. v. T. H. Butcher Union Property Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: William H. Sharp, and A.J. Savage. The plaintiffs are common school commissioners for the 10th school district in Union County. The defendant is accused of illegally occupying the Miller Schoolhouse. Related documents can be found in ET 1066.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1197 31 Order A Copy
View Entry 1851 James H. Martin v. William Miller Humphreys Personal Property Dispute

Slavery.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 232 82 Order A Copy
View Entry 1855 John B. Taylor v. Stephen Atrip DeKalb Personal Property Dispute

Dispute over ownership of a horse

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 252 0 Order A Copy

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