Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1878 M. B. Yernpleron (?), admr. Of S. B. Bettis, dec. v. Lumb Moor Hamilton Motion for a New Trial

This case file is a motion for a new trial in an estate settlement

 East Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1628 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 Nashville Railway & Light Company v. Ida Belle Gaebler Davidson Motion for a New Trial Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 456 667 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 N. B. Jarrett v. J. H. Nye Davidson Motion for a New Trial

This case file is a motion for a new trial, original case information not provided.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 910 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company v. Louis C. Carney Davidson Motion for a New Trial Middle Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 90 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Norvell & Wallace v. A. V. S. Lindsley Davidson Motion for a New Trial

This case file is a motion for a new trial in a case where Plaintiffs sued defendant for an unpaid account totaling $359.11. In 1889 A. B. Saunders, a builder, contracted with defendant as an agent to build a number of small houses. Plaintiff alleged that defendant did not build the agreed upon amount of houses. Defendant filed this motion for a new trial.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 909 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1934 Ray Treadway v. State Hamilton Motion for a New Trial

Incomplete case file. Document included is a motion for a new trial on a case where plaintiff was found guilty of assault.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1550 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1906 S. A. Wilkinson v. Mary L. Morgan Shelby Motion for a New Trial

Folder only contains 3 briefs.

 West Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1035 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1913 Sid Farmer v. C. C. McClain Weakley Motion for a New Trial

McClain won a judgment of $250 against Farmer concerning the cutting of timber. Farmer sued requesting a new trial.

 West Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1335 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 State v. Onzo Linkous Sullivan Motion for a New Trial

Defendant charged with being in possession wit 1 quart of intoxicating liquor and 70 to 75 bottles of home brew. Case file is a motion for a new trial.

 East Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1531 19 Order A Copy