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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1908 | "Eads" on the Town of Eads v. L. A. Richmond | Shelby | Debt |
Debt due for taxes |
West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1069 | 41 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1867 | A. Connell v. J. Schwoob | Shelby | Debt Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 3 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1869 | A. M. Ferguson v. Memphis Insurance Co. | Shelby | Debt Settlement |
Appeal in nature of Writ of Error |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | Academy of Christian Brothers v. Louis Selby | Shelby | Debt Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 12 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1871 | Ann Carney v. Etter & Block | Shelby | Unlawful Seizure |
This is a replevin case. McDonald &Co. are sitting in for the defendants. Carney claims a carriage was unlawfully seized from her. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 24 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | A. M. Agelasto v. George Lunghe | Shelby | Non-payment of Goods/ Wages/ Servic | West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 48 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1875 | Amanda M. Logan v. The Mason County Mining & Manufacturing Co. et al. | Shelby | Conversion of Property |
Plaintiff sues defendant for two thousand dollars for damages for the conversion of property consisting of "a certain negro man named Albert the property of plaintiff." |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 27 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1876 | A. Kaufman v. Gustuv. Ubele et al. | Shelby | Promissory Note |
Additional Defendants: Caroline Ubele, A.R. Droescher, and Adam Danerli. Part of the case is missing. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 70 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1877 | Annie Cook v. John A. Kirby | Shelby | Promissory Note | West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 88 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1877 | A. C. Lake & G. P. Curry v. The City of Memphis | Shelby | Bond Dispute |
This is one of many lawsuits attempting to force the City of Memphis to pay the holders of bonds what they are entitled to, when they turn in coupons that have come due. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 100 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | A. M. Stevens v. Riddle, Coleman & Company | Shelby | Damages |
The case concerned a steamboat accident involving the "Alf Stevens" (owned by the plaintiff) and the "Dick Fulton No. 3" (owned by the defendants). The firm of Riddle, Coleman, & Co. was composed of George R. Riddle, John C. Coleman, and W. S. Parker. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 118 | 185 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | A. D. Loeb v. City of Memphis | Shelby | Tippling | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1879 | Arthur E. Hill v. Mary J. Thornton | Shelby | Ejectment | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 128 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1879 | A. L. Talley et al. v. W. J. Smith et al. | Shelby | Other |
Cause of Action: Dispute over Turnpike Construction. Plaintiffs: W. D. Harrison, L. P. Featherstone, M. V. Stratton, Martin Rush. Defendants: Mrs. W. J. Smith, Horace Andrews, Doyle Pearson |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 132 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1880 | A. C. Terrell, W. J. Terrell v. Mrs. C. N. Berlin | Shelby | Debt |
Plea of debt on account under $500. Mentions steamer "J. B. Maude." Court finds judgment in favor of Mrs. Berlin, $67.50 Defendant is widow of W. J. Berlin |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 156 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1882 | Alfred Mathias v. The Taxing District of Shelby Co. et al | Shelby | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Additional Defendant: The City of Memphis. Plaintiff sued to collect on judgment owed him by the City of Memphis. Maintains Taxing District of Shelby Co. responsible for city's debts. |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 | 47 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1870 | Anus, Beattie, & Co. v. S. C. Rogers | Shelby | Patent Rights | West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 219 | 11 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1884 | A. S. Williams v. Taxing District of Shelby County | Shelby | Damages |
Williams sued the Taxing District of Shelby County for $1000, maintaining that a defective bridge on a public street caused serious injury to a horse and wagon belonging to him. Injury took place in 1883. Printed brief included. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 269 | 56 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | A. T. Jarvis v. J. Kirk Graves | Shelby | Debt |
Pltf. sued to recover $999.50 of debt due by a series of notes, all past due and unpaid despite demand. Ex. mat: letter, bank notes. |
West | Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2125 | 109 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1887 | Asa Hodges v. Toof, McGowan, & Co. | Shelby | Replevin | West | Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 293 | 39 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1891 | Augusta Finger v. H. E. Walter& Company, et al. | Shelby | Trespass and Damages |
Other defendants: Ernest Archer; A. J. McLendon; Sheriff W. R. Duke; D. S. Robertson; O. K. Robertson. |
West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 317 | 24 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1891 | Armstrong Furniture Co. v. D. P. Blount | Shelby | Breach of Contract | West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 321 | 48 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1891 | Alston Boyd v. Vanderbilt Mutual Insurance Company | Shelby | Insurance Disputes | West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 326 | 91 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1889 | A. B. Jewell v. Louisville New Orleans& Texas Rail Road Company et al | Shelby | Damages |
Additional Defendant: Mississippi and Tennessee Rail Road Company |
West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 406 | 841 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | A. H. Stratmann v. H. E. Andrews | Shelby | Deed Dispute |
Several pages are missing. |
West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 414 | 71 | 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 | 1896 | Allen Asher v. James G. Henning | Shelby | Recovery of Money/ Wages | West | Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 427 | 55 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1890 | A. J. McLendon, Sherriff v. Ida Murrell | Shelby | Damages |
Damages for $499.00 for the wrongful seizure and detention from her lot. |
West | Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 508 | 49 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1897 | A. C. Flanigan & J. W. Flanigan v. Oliver-Finnie Grocery Co. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
The case began as Debt due on Account; the issue concerns whether a wife's separate estate can be billed for a debt. Folder includes two legal briefs. |
West | Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 524 | 29 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1894 | A. H. Sneed v. Memphis Metal & Wood Manufacturing Company | Shelby | Wrongful Termination | West | Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 567 | 54 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1894 | Arlington Insurance Company & Citizens Insurance Company v. M. M. Towle | Shelby | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiff claims the condition and use of the property insured is in violation of the warranty policy and refused to pay the policy. |
West | Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 586 | 124 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1894 | A. H. Douglass v. James Dunn | Shelby | Debt Settlement |
Douglass defended Dunn's son in a court case and wanted his fee ($25.00) to be paid. |
West | Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 591 | 22 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1893 | Andrew D. Gwynne et al. v. Memphis Appeal Co. et al. | Shelby | Deed, Fraudulent |
Additional plaintiffs: Robert J. Morgan. Additional defendants: Memphis Trust Company, James A. Omberg, A. J. McLendon, G. C. Matthews, Walker Kennedy, W. L. Trask, H. A. Beck, A. O. Maury, O. P. Bard, Memphis Gas Light Company, Livermore Foundry and Machine Company, S. C. Beckwith, C. P. J. Mooney, W. W. Whitmore, Carbon Hill Coal Company. |
West | Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 601 | 588 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1895 | Alice Johnson v. Vincent C. Russell | Shelby | Damages |
The plaintiff sued on the basis of being unlawfully imprisoned for "malicious mischief." |
West | Range: 82 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 653 | 55 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1898 | Amanda F. Johnson v. Isadore Johnson, admr. for Ross Wood | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Dispute over the estate of Louisa J. Hardwick. |
West | Range: 82 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 652 | 73 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1899 | Antoinette Wetter, Wilhelmina Schmalzreid v. Fox & Regenstein | Shelby | Damages |
Damages to leased properties, $167.20 and costs, rendered by magistrate, 5 Aug. 1897. Appeal to Supreme Court. Damage to rear stairway, repairs to elevator; broken windows; damages to walls due to removal; damages to cellar; damages to paint on First Floor area- store building located at 330 Main St., Memphis, lease made in 1896. |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 674 | 52 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1904 | Arkansas River Packet Co. v. Andrew Haney | Shelby | Petitions for Certiorari |
Andrew Haney, colored, asked for damages for personal injuries by the illegal acts of the packet company agent. Haney, a roustabout on the steamer "Lucille Noland," was accused by company of getting into an altercation with the boat's Second Mate. Company claimed the Mate acted on his own & was not authorized to have such personal encounters. |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 684 | 21 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1903 | A. J. Tillman v. St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Rail Road Co. & St. Louis Southwestern Ry. Co. | Shelby | Damages |
Plea of damages conversion of property under $500. Dollars. |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 684 | 65 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1901 | A. B. Gaither & Callse Gaither v. Memphis Street Railroad Company | Shelby | Damages |
Damages for $5,000 for bodily harm. |
West | Range: 81 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 735 | 225 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1900 | A. M. Replogle v. James M. Williams | Shelby | Debt |
Plaintiff is A. M. Replogle of the Farragut Rollen Mills. Defendant is James M. Williams of J. M. Williams and Company. Debt is less that $500.00 for an account. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 777 | 67 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1901 | Annie E. Blair, admr. of J. W. Blair, dec. v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Damages |
Plaintiff sues for $20,000 in damages for the wrongful, reckless and negligent death of her husband. Plaintiff awarded $6,500. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 774 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1900 | Albert Smith v. E. J. Cartwright | Shelby | Replevin | West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 801 | 56 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1899 | A. T. McLendon v. The Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World,& the Woodmen of the World | Shelby | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Exhibits include insurance policy information. |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 792 | 63 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1899 | Annie G. Steele v. Endowment Bank Knights of Pythias | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Includes medical examiners certificate concluding J. K. Steel, deceased and plaintiff's husband in good health and therefore recommending membership to the order. J. K. Steel had $3,000.00 insurance policy through defendant. Upon his death widow would receive policy if he was in good standing. Also see WT Box 810 |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 806 | 129 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1902 | Annie G. Steele v. Endowment Rank Knights of Pythias | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Two briefs only - no case file. Claimant is asking that her late husband's death benefits be paid to her as his survivor; the defendant claims that Mr. Steele violated the terms of the policy, which says it will not pay if death is caused by drugs, alcohol, or suicide. Also see WT Box 806 |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 810 | 47 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1903 | August Fell, Annie Fell v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Damages |
Plea for damages sustained during accident en route to Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, 27 April 1902; damages of $10,000. |
West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 818 | 53 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1902 | Annie Goodwin Steele v. Endowment Rank Knights of Pythias | Shelby | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiff claimed that defendant owed her $4000 on a "certificate of benefits" after the death of her husband, J. K. Steele. |
West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 828 | 217 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1903 | Annie Graham v. Charleston & Savannah Railway Co., et al. | Shelby | Compensation |
Other defendants: 10 railroad companies. Graham's husband deserted her & left her destitute. For income, she wanted her minor son Joe to help make a living for family. Joe secretly left Memphis & found employment with railroad & kept the earnings. Annie sued to recover Joe's wages. Depositions by W. B. Wrenn, J. M. Lee, George C. Graham, Gus Collier (colored), and A. B. Pickett. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 846 | 168 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1902 | A. J. Williford, admr. of Abe Nathan v. R. B. Snowden | Shelby | Damages |
Damages for wrongful death. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 850 | 95 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1904 | Addie& Leonard West by next friend v. Memphis Street Railway Company | Shelby | Damages |
Addie and Leonard West are sued the railway company for ten thousand dollars in damages. Their father, J. M. West was run over and killed by one of the railway cars belonging to and operated by Memphis Street Railway Co. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 914 | 100 | Order A Copy |