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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1921 | A. L. Benson & wife, Annie Benson v. Nashville Gas& Heating Co. | Davidson | Motion for a New Trial | Middle | Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 406 | 182 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1917 | A. D. Taylor et al.v. Beverly Cowles et al | Dyer | Appeal for New Trial |
Add. plaintiff: W.H. Ward. Add. defendant: C.C. Dawson, Sheriff. The plaintiff was involved in a company called "Dixie Picture Show". The defendant originally brought a suit against the Dixie Picture Show and plaintiff to recover a sum of $20. The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the judgment and that he was ordered to pay witness fees totaling $30, which he stated was unjust and illegal. |
West | Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1540 | 99 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | A. L. Maxwell v. Thor H. Pearnell | Appeal for New Trial |
This casefile an appeal to determine whether land sold to plaintiff in 1856 was a void sale. No county listed |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1822 | Benjamin Joslin v. John Danly | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
amount of damages $5000.00 |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 334 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | Cincinnati Mutual Health Insurance Co. v. H. G. Harris | Shelby | Motion for a New Trial | West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 40 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1887 | C. E. Smith v. D. C. Slaughter | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial | West | Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 394 | 17 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1913 | C. F. Williams v. N. C. Collins | Henry | Appeal for New Trial |
C. F. Williams was the Road Superintendent for Henry County. Collins sued for damages due to unmaintained roads and won. This case is Williams sued for a new trial in attempt to overturn the original verdict. Damages listed as value of $25.00. Defendant is also listed as Ernest Collins on case docket # 21590. All items filed in same folder as they appear to be the same case. One case was filed in Henry County Law #1 and the other in Henry County Law #2. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1335 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1858 | Calvin Norris & Peter Tharp & wife v. Carter L. Dalton & Betsy Dalton | Grainger | Appeal for New Trial |
This case is an appeal to an earlier case, "Calvin Norris & Mahalia Norris v. C. L. Dalton & Betsy Dalton", located in Box ET79. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | C. J. Peterson v. D.W. Stuart | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
This casefile is a motion for a new trial in a case where defendant owed a debt to plaintiff. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1595 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1818 | David McGavock v. Absolum Page & Elihu Marshall | Davidson | Petitions for New Road | Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 332 | 19 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | David W. M. Bean v. State | Greene | New Trial |
Already convicted in 1868 for assault and battery of Samuel Lane. Incomplete case. |
East | Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 814 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1920 | D .W. Fields v. W. A. Wade | Shelby | Motion for a New Trial |
In the original case, the plaintiff claims that the defendant wrongfully and injuriously and without any reasonable or probable cause whatever, caused the said plaintiff to be arrested by his body and kept detained under arrest for a space of several hours and accused of grand larceny. The case was brought to civil appeals for a new trial. |
West | Range: 78 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1646 | 75 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1818 | David McGavock et al. v. John Criddle & Absalom Page | Davidson | Petitions for New Road | Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 331 | 7 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1937 | D. E. Milne v. Annie Lee Harwood | Hamilton | Appeal for New Trial |
Annie Lee Harwood claims that Milne was driving negligently at great speed and was driving said in such a manner as to have no control thereof and was not keeping a lookout ahead as required by law and the result was a collision with plaintiff's car. The Milne brings this case to appellate review on a motion for a new trial. Exhibit: 9 photos that show the street and the car that the action involved. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1260 | 230 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | Dennis Gallagher, v. Isaac Joseph | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
Plaintiff in error previously had a judgment rendered against him in favor of defendant for damages. Defendant claimed in previous case that the livestock of plaintiff in error destroyed his garden. Plaintiff in error filed this case for an appeal. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 67 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1852 | E. H. Childress v. Edwin W. Hickman | Davidson | Petitions for New Road | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 239 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1889 | First National Bank of Fayetteville v. Janey Pearce, surviving partner of Pitts & Pearce& W.J. Moyers | Lincoln | New Trial |
Original suit shows Plaintiff sued to recover payment on a note for $1,000 from Moyers, including interest and court costs, resulting in winning a payment of $1,348. Current file is a petition for a new trial due to insufficient evidence. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 733 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | F. A. Schnickie, v. John E. Matthier | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
This case file is a motion for an appeal in a case where a judgment was rendered against plaintiff in error to repay a promissory note. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1621 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1888 | G. A. Farmer v. J. D. Lamborough, et al. | Cheatham | Motion for a New Trial |
A judgment was rendered and petitioner appears as stayers to execution from said judgment. Petitioner claims that he did not authorize the use of his name as stayer to the execution. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 760 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | George W. Haskell v. James Vanghn | Hamilton | Appeal for New Trial |
Appeal on a previous case involving a lease on a property and paid interest on it. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Grand Lodge Knight of Pythias of Tennessee v. Martha Weaver | Shelby | New Trial |
In 1911, John Wesley, the deceased husband of the defendant, became a member of the Colored Knights of Pythias in Mississippi and received a policy for $600, payable to the defendant. The membership transferred when they moved to Memphis, where the endowment increased $300. Wesley died in 1916 and the plaintiff refused to pay the endowment and a judge ruled in favor of M. Weaver for $300 and the plaintiff filed for this new trial. |
West | Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1581 | 286 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | George Roller v. Samuel Pearce | Carter | Motion for a New Trial |
In the original suit, the plaintiff wishes to recover from wrongful ejectment and burning of his house. The defendant wishes for the trial to be moved because of prejudice. Note: 2 folders. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1653 | 261 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | G. W. Stout v. E. A. Yost, et al. | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial in a case where defendants were found guilty of false imprisonment. Defendants were confederate soldiers in the Civil War. They took plaintiff as a prisoner when they saw him riding in a wagon with a federal uniform on. Case file is incomplete; Additional Defendants unnamed, county not listed. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 3 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1874 | George Matthes v. William Keys | Blount | Motion for a New Trial |
This bill is a motion for a new trial in a case regarding the ownership of a mule. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1602 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1859 | Isaac A. Allen v. Andrew Susong Jr. | Greene | Petitions for New Road |
Although conserved, these documents are heavily damaged. Large portions of some pages are missing, causing difficulty in reading. Case pertains to disagreements concerning a new road in Greene County. Andrew Susong Jr. is the son of Andrew Susong, an Alsatian (French) man who sailed to the colonies with The Marquis de Lafayette to fight in the Revolutionary War. |
East | Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 847 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | J. R. Alexander v. R. B. Briggs | McNairy | Appeal for New Trial |
R. B. Riggs surviving partner of N. C. Riggs & Son. Plaintiff earlier brought suit against defendant and won. Details of this lawsuit are not given. |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 213 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | J. T. Hodge v. State | Bedford | Motion for a New Trial | Middle | Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 90 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1890 | Justices of Tipton County v. W. H. Cole | Tipton | Petitions for New Road |
Contesting the placement of a new road and requesting a jury review it. |
West | Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 499 | 59 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | John W. Clifft v. J. N. Walker | Benton | Appeal for New Trial | West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1177 | 24 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1843 | Jacob Smith v. James Britton | Greene | Appeal for New Trial |
Peter Missemery also listed as defendant. Original bill was a plea of trespassing and damages in the total of $200 against Britton, which resulted in a judgment against Smith. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1135 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1861 | John J. Smith v. J. G. Hodges | Jefferson | Appeal for New Trial |
This case seems to be an appeal only. The original case involved dispute over stud horses. Several witness testimonies are included. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1199 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1873 | James Ross v. W. C. Kain | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
Motion for a retrial over a previous action of ejectment. See also box ET1608 |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1223 | 82 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1895 | J. H. Riley, in error v. Richard White, in error | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
Case involved a dispute over the possession of a mule, described as "one Mare mouse colored mule about 15 hand about six years rated at Seventy Five Dollars" that the defendant unlawfully seized. This appeal by the plaintiff states that the courts ruling for the defendant was controversial-see assignment of errors. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1050 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1859 | Jesse & Cornelius Mays v. County Court | Greene | Petitions for New Road |
Although conserved, these documents are heavily damaged. Large portions of some pages are missing, causing difficulty in reading. Case outlines disputes concerning a new road to be built in Greene County. |
East | Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1487 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1933 | John Buckner v. State | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
Plaintiff was found guilty of the murder of Woodrow Cripin, this case file is a motion for a new trial. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1548 | 352 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | Johnson County v. A. Murphy | Johnson | Appeal for New Trial |
This is an appeal for a case where defendant sued plaintiff. Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace. Incomplete file. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 2 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | John Stainfield v. G. R. Brandeau | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
A promissory note was issued by Brandeau to Oscar Kimbush, it was then assigned to Stainfield and transferred by delivery to Cunningham. This case file is a motion for a new trial to determine owner of promissory note. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1598 | 5 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | Jacob Meyers, admr. of the estate of Jos. Day, dec. v. Jno. Keller, exe. Of Samuel Keller, dec. | Greene | Motion for a New Trial |
Brief only: This case is a follow up from another case where plaintiff was required to pay defendant for a judgment. This case is a request for a new trial. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1602 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | J. B. Norris v. J. H. Stephens | Washington | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial in a case where judgment was rendered against plaintiff for a debt owned to defendant. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1575 | 54 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | Jonesboro Fall Branch & Blair's Gap Turnpike Company v. John C. Brown, Governor | Davidson | Petitions for New Road |
The plaintiff claimed that according to the acts passed by the General the Governor was required by law to give them money or state bonds to build the road. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 26a | 101 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | Jenkins v. Dolan | Davidson | New Trial | Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 663 | 31 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1852 | James Wireman et al. v. Daniel Huff | Claiborne | Petitions for New Road |
Plaintiffs asked court to grant a jury of view to cut out a 2nd class road leading from the Kentucky road, near Wesley Chittums, & intersecting the Kentucky road at Cumberland Gap, and to appoint overseers & hands on the road. Add. Pla.: Martin B. Johnson, James Monday, David C. Cottrell, William H. Gunnings, James Shoemaker, William Lewis, Alfred Corbin, Lewis Harmon, Elisha Esstes, John Hunter, John Bogan. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1158 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | J.H. Hastings, Jr. v. Sam Barfield | Henry | Motion for a New Trial |
In November 1930, Sam Barfield arrested J.H. Hastings, Jr. and his father, J.H. Hastings, Sr. for unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor. J.H. Hastings, Jr. said that the wrongful arrest injured his reputation and sued for a new trial. |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2042 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1867 | Joseph Alison v. Martha& Jane Barcroft | Sullivan | Appeal for New Trial |
The plaintiffs are seeking the reversal of a previous judgment made in favor of the defendants. Original cause of action unknown. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1197 | 14 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1860 | John Johnson for himself& on behalf of the public v. Andrew Susong et al. | Greene | Petitions for New Road |
Additional Defendant: County Court of Greene County. Plaintiff is petitioning for a new road to be built in Greene County south of J.G. Reaves shop and ending at Allen’s Bridge. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1208 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1933 | J. C. Webster v. Mountain City Cone Company, et al. | Hamilton | Appeal for New Trial |
This case file is an appeal for a case where Plaintiff alleged that defendant company sold him an ice cream cone maker, however the machine was determine to have patents held by the McLaren Corporation, who sued Plaintiff for patent infringement. Plaintiff sued defendant company for damages resulting from suit. Additional Defendant: Paul Campbell |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1565 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1891 | John W. Morton v. Nashville Stove & Range Co. | Davidson | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a request for an appeal, in previous case plaintiff was the defendant. Specifics on original case not provided. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 910 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | John R. Carson v. James Moore | Washington | Petitions for New Road |
Moore petitioned for a new public road so that he could access a portion of his property that was entirely fenced in by Carson, his neighbor. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1600 | 36 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1880 | Lewis Coleman v. D. Bowden & Sons | Henry | Motion for a New Trial | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 156 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | M.M. Brien v. Andrew Murfree | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 | 0 | Order A Copy |