Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1859 Absolom Johnson & Milton Draper v. Charles G. Price Jackson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 277 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 Absolom Pharis et al. v. Bank of Tennessee Jackson Debt, Execution on

Additional Plaintiffs: Elizabeth Pharis.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 267 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 A. J. Pharris v. Grisham & Draper Jackson Breach of Contract

James Grisham and Elden Draper were partners in the firm of Grisham & Draper.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 130 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 A. M. McCoin v. Lou McCoin Jackson Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 154 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1920 A. M. McCown v. Lou McCown et al Jackson Unknown

Exhibit only. Case file unknown. Ledger book only, 1910-1912. Exhibit # 1 to cross examination of A. M. McCown, filed September 4, 1920 from Jackson County Equity.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: Oversize 7 375 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 Absalum Pharris as next friend of Amos J. Pharris v. M. L. Gore, et al Jackson Replevin

Additional defendants: R. V. Brooks, S. G. Gore, Eliza Gore, Elvira Patteet, J. B. Pickett, William Pickett, J. M. Morgan, Paulina Morgan, G. H. Morgan, Mary Morgan, M. G. Butler.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 665 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Aletha Anderson & Ridley Anderson v. J. K. Richmond Jackson Breach of Contract

Andersons (mom & son) sued Richmond, whose land adjoined theirs, for breach of contract & allowing his stock to trespass on their field, thereby damaging the corn. Andersons said they had contract with Richmond that each would take care of their own stock since no fence between their respective farms. Justice of the Peace ruled for Plaintiffs, Circuit Court reversed & ruled for Defendants, & Plaintiffs appealed to SC. Witnesses: James Murray, U.R. Upchurch, W.G. Sowell, Wm Lawson, Henry Carter, others.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 754 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1848 Benjamin D. Richmond v. Tandy K. Witcher Jackson Debt Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 225 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1847 Benjamin W. Richmond v. Tandy K. Witcher Jackson Trespass and Damages Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 331 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Belridge Sadler v. Nelson Sadler Jackson Divorce

Defendant is also sued for alimony.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 277 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 Bank of Middle Tennessee v. Joshua Hale et al. Jackson Other

Cause of Action: Trespass on the Case. Additional Defendants: Jamison Brown, W. R. Kenner, P. H. Leslie.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 287 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1833 Catherine Pharris v. Enock Carter Jackson Possession, Unlawful

Enock Carter unlawfully possessed a 40 year-old Slave named Hannah, who belonged to Catherine Pharris

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 190 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1816 Clement Hencock v. Polly Cook, admr. of James Cook Jackson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 176 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Caffrey Martin v. Lanson Clark Jackson Petitions for Certiorari Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 209 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1824 David Finn v. State Jackson Rape

Rape, assault of Sally Davison (aka Davidson).

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 365 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 E. L. Gardenhire v. Joshua Haile Jackson Debt Dispute

1876, one A. Boles was arrested for stealing 40 gallons of brandy, worth $1.50/gal. At trial, the defendants were found not guilty and prosecutor Haile (defendant in this case) was taxed with costs of case, citing prosecution as frivolous & malicious. Gardenhire was the Justice of the Peace that rendered said decision.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 734 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 Elias Davidson v. John H. Dennis Jackson Other

Davidson sued Dennis for "seducing and debauching" his daughter Delia L. Davidson, then a minor, causing her to become pregnant & give birth at age 17 to an illegitimate child. Bill describes Delia as Davidson's "daughter and servant" & he as her "father and master." Cause of Action: Seduction.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 816 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1836 Elijah Barnes v. Nathaniel Dick et al. Jackson Debt

Additional defendant James Dick - Amount of debt $100.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 199 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Ensley Willmore & Allen Dewitt v. James Carnahan & M. G. B. Stubblefield Jackson Other

Cause of Action: Judgment Collection. Plaintiff is collecting his judgment. Defendant Carnahan claims that the tobacco levied against was the property of Defendant Stubbklefield and should not have been taken as satisfaction of the judgment against Carnahan.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 275 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1818 Ebenezer Best v. Sampson Williams, et al Jackson Debt

Additional defendants: Matthew Moss, Edward Hogan, George White, and Phillip Myers. Add. dfnts. Matthew Moss, Edward Hogan, James Cook, Anthony Hogan, Edward Hogan, S. Williams, Lest John Faulkner, William Whyte.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 335 109 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Felix Gaw v. David A. Rawley Jackson Debt Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 281 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Fite Porter & Company v. M. L. Gore & Company Jackson Debt Dispute

Defendants owed plaintiffs $300 in unpaid bank notes for a debt.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 752 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1821 Francis Adams v. Edmund Jennings, et al. Jackson Land and Title Dispute

Edmund Jennings and others was indicted on owing Francis Adams $881.88. Other defendants are Joseph Woodfolk and William Woodfolk. Supreme court of errors and appeals

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 180 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 Gabriel Jones v. William Lambert Jackson Fraud Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 76 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1856 George W. Birdwell v. Samuel Slaughter Jackson Debt Dispute

Also includes a "scire facias."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 261 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 G. B. Murray v. S. H. Cunningham Jackson Debt

This is a civil action for $400 debt for services rendered as an attorney.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 613 163 Order A Copy
View Entry 1825 George W. Raymond v. Francis Shoemaker, et al. Jackson Debt

Additional defendants - John Shoemaker, Edward Hogan, Phillip Myers and John Mathews Amount of debt- $500.00.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 185 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Garrett Sadler, guardian v. Marlin Young, et al. Jackson Debt Settlement

Sadler guardian of Nancy D. Hall, formerly Nancy Thompson, and Elizabeth Thompson, minor heirs of William Thompson. Additional defendants: Samuel E. Hare, William Kerby, Sampson W. Cassity, John Hughs, Absolem Johnson, Nathan Pharis, Edward M. Cason, and Samuel E. Stone.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Garrett& Henry Sadler, et al. v. David Apple Jackson Slaves, Ownership of

Sadlers trustees of Sally Cannon.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1855 Granville Maxwell v. James S. Allison Jackson Trespass

Case involves a dispute over ownership of horse.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 247 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 G. G. Slaughter v. Clarance C. Moore Jackson Breach of Contract

This case was regarding a breach of contract over Plaintiff moving on Defendants farm based on an oral agreement, however when presented with a lease document plaintiff refused to sign and was forced to vacate property by defendant. Exhibit: Brief of case booklet

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1725 229 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 Henry W. Kirby v. Adam & Sally Hall Jackson Other

Cause of action: Covenant Broke.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 209 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1868 Henry R. Brooks v. Nancy Holliman Jackson Attachment

The property is attached as satisfaction for a $2000 judgment against Brooks who seduced Defendant's daughter and impregnated her.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 325 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1830 Hamilton Montgomery v. Thomas Scanland Jackson Other

Cause of action: Trespass on the Case.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 370 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 Henry Beasley, et al. v. Matthew C. McKenley, et al. exe. of James W. Smith Jackson Debt Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Gabriel Beasley and William Beasley. Additional Defendants: David Shepherd and Thomas Smith. Case also involves a contested will.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 269 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1842 Isaac Clendenon v. Adam C. Hamilton Jackson Debt Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 385 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1833 Isaac Clendennen v. Adams C. Hamilton Jackson Debt Dispute

Dispute over room & board charges for housing plaintiff's slave.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 375 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1834 Isaac Clendennon v. Adams Hamilton Jackson Unknown

Appeal only. Case concerns a negro named Jasper.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 376 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 John Chisum& David Griffith v. John Grant Jackson Damages Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 189 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1831 James Draper, et al. v. Abraham Johnson Jackson Debt Settlement

Additional Plaintiffs: John Graham and John Fitzgerald

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 192 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1835 John Den, Leasee of LeRoy B. Settle& Andrew Whitley v. John Burris Jackson Ejectment Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 195 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 James McKinley et al. v. Nathan Haggard et al. Jackson Debt

Additional plaintiff - David Young - additional defendant - Lauron Clark Amount of debt $135.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 208 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1838 James McKinley v. John Holliday Jackson Trespass and Damages

Amount of damages $500.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 208 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1839 James Waddle v. Joseph Walker Jackson Damages

Recover damages on a horse swap.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 201 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1842 John N. Gates v. Thomas Butler Jackson Ejectment Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 206 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 James C. Jones v. John Scanland, et al. Jackson Debt Settlement

James Chamberlain Jones served as Governor of Tennessee 1841-1845. Additional defendants: Nathaniel Jackson & James Quarles.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1845 John C. Jones v. Benjamin Scanland, et al. Jackson Debt

Additional defendants - William Scanland, Ablsom Sadler, William P. Witcher, James H. Richmond, Peter J. Cox, David K. Witcher, Franklin W. Butler, Daniel Lee Additional defendants - James W. Draper and David Griffith - amount of debt 1500.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 216 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 John W. Hollemon v. Henderson Apple Jackson Trespass and Damages

Plea of trespass for $500 in damages.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 18 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 James W. Meddus v. W. W. Smith Jackson Recovery of Money/ Wages Middle Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 66 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 J. J. Hollaway, exe. of John H. Lee v. Holloway Lee& C. J. Lee Jackson Wills, Contested West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 42 0 Order A Copy

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