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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1919 | American Confectionary Company v. W. T. Hardison & Co. | Davidson | Garnishment |
Leslie Cheek was president of the American Confectionary Company, based in Nashville. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 139 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | A. Glassman, et ux. v. R. C. Willis, et al. | Shelby | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Appellants, partners Willis and Crittenden, entered into a building contract with appellees to build a house. Crittenden borrowed $600.00 from his bank on the strength of the building contract. However, Crittenden died before a bond was put in place. Appellants are arguing that, since Crittenden was the most capable partner and he died before execution of the bond, that the sureties should not be held. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1570 | 236 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | American National Bank v. M. E. Jones& C. F. Stites | Gibson | Deed |
American National Bank organized under Acts of Congress doing business in Nashville, Tenn.; M.E. Jones resident of Gibson County; C.F. Stites resident of Davidson County; Jones drew check for $125 for deed to Gibson County Hamilton Beater Ex A: check; Ex B: certificate of protest |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1627 | 190 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | B. F. Butler& wife D. P. Butler v. R. N. Karnes, admr. | Gibson | Land, Sale of |
Defendant is the administrator of the estate of his father W. F. Karnes (dec.), who is also the father of D. P. Butler. In 1909, the plaintiff purchased from W. F. Karnes a tract of land for $600, paying $100 in cash and the balance in five deferred pay- ments. Prior to his death, the plaintiffs paid $500 and also bought the homestead from the other heirs. The defendant as administrator told the plaintiffs they owed more money for the land and therefore owed the heirs more than they were paid. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1580 | 356 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Charles W. Toomes admr. v. O. S. McCown | Shelby | Malpractice |
The plaintiff the widow of C.W. Toomes claims that through the defendant's negligence her husband died. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1580 | 99 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | F. W. Woolworth Company v. Mrs. Gustine Connors | Davidson | Larceny | Middle | Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 151 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1919 | Fairbanks Morse & Company v. Charles H. Gambill | Davidson | Injury | Middle | Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 153 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1919 | Fannie S. Dicicco v. T. Dicicco | Shelby | Divorce |
married on Sept. 21, 1916 in Memphis, Tenn. and lived together until March 20, 1917; daughter Ines Dicicco; "cruel and inhuman treatment", abusive and unsafe relationship |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1568 | 246 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Jake Gentry, et al. v. Sam Bryant, et al. | Davidson | Trespass |
McNairy Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Felix Gordon, Jake Gentry, Abe Thompson, Felix Shipley, George Dunlap, Tom Vaulx The pastor and trustees of the church (including Jake Gentry) claim that Sam Bryant (claiming to be pastor) unlawfully used the church property to hold services. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 123 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Jackson Railway & Light Company v. J. E. Armstrong, admr. of Dolly Armstrong, dec. | Madison | Manslaughter, Involuntary |
The original suit was brought by J.E. Armstrong to recover damages against Jackson Railway & Light for death of the Armstrong child alleged to have been caused by the carelessness and negligence of the defendant in running its street car over her. 3 additional folders in Box 1583. Oversize maps showing N. Hays Ave., Laconte Ave., E. Preston St., and Middleton Ave. in Madison Co. Maps in WT Oversize Box 4. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1336 | 592 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | J. R. Polk v. James Vaughn | Hardeman | Trespass |
Vaughn unlawfully entered Polk's barn and stable on Jackson Street in Bolivar, Tenn. $10.91 retainer |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1616 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | L.G. Patterson& Louis Barnwell v. M.G. Tate et al. | Shelby | Injunction |
The plaintiff wishes to enjoin the Sheriff of Shelby county from selling their real estate levied on to satisfy an execution from the Probate Court, in the hands of the Sheriff, against Patterson and Barnwell as sureties on the bond of Samuel Carson as the administrator of the estate of Eddie and Clarence Gaines, two minor children of Katie Gaines who had been killed by the Railroad. 2 folders |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1571 | 307 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Lux McFadden v. J. A. Crisler, et al. | Shelby | Contract Dispute and Damages |
The Alsup farm in Shelby County was purchased by twenty men, with legal title in name of two trustees and real and equitable ownership was in certificate holders. Mr. Smith and Mr. Crisler, defendants, acquired all certificates, becoming sole real and equitable owners. Complainant suing for a specific performance and/or damages from property contract. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1571 | 165 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Marion Griffin v. Commonwealth Trust Company, et al. | Shelby | Failure to Pay |
Exhibits include photographs of signatures, financial statements from the Commonwealth Trust Company, bank book. Marion Griffin filing a stockholders' bill in equity against the Commonwealth Trust Company after the company dissolved and allegedly did not pay out to investors. Case divided into 2 folders |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1571 | 762 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Mrs. Maggie Lansden v. City of Jackson | Madison | Petitions for Certiorari |
Lansden injured while using pedestrian sidewalk from stepping into a pothole, fracturing her hip; sue for negligence and $20,000; |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1617 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Mrs. Sallie E. Fowlkes v. Birmingham& Northwestern Railroad, et al. | Dyer | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Plaintiff and the Birmingham and Northwestern Railroad entered into a written contract giving the railroad company the right to run a their track through her land, with the plaintiff being paid any damages that might occur. Plaintiff is arguing that defendant failed to comply with the terms of the contract and did not pay her what the land was worth. |
West | Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1583 | 184 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Mrs. L. Sante v. Joseph Newberger et al. | Shelby | Damages |
Plaintiff alleges that she was injured by falling plaster due to negligence while renting a house from defendants. Plaintiff sued for $25,000 for damages associated with injuries. Other defendant: I.E. Gusdofer. |
West | Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1604 | 123 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Richard H. Vorhees v. Willie A. Vorhees | Davidson | Divorce |
Additional parties: Helen Vorhees.12. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | Sam Oglesby v. City of Jackson | Madison | Liquor Violation |
Plaintiff accused of illegal possession and storage of liquor in his barber shop. |
West | Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1586 | 65 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | State v. Lebanon & Big Spring Turnpike Company | Wilson | Contract Dispute and Damages |
This case found in Boxes 127 and 144 |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |