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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1819 | Andrew Greer v. Sampson Williams | Smith | Land and Title Dispute |
In a previous suit, Frederic Uhl successfully sued Peter Turney and was awarded a judgment of about $300. Greer was his bonded surety. Turney did not pay the judgment, and then died. Greer sued Turney's estate, of which Williams was the executor, in order to settle the debt. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 3a | 46 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1819 | John Irvine v. Thomas Johnson, et al. | Smith | Trespass |
Thomas Heckman conveyed land to John Irvine. The additional defendants began occupying the property & refused to leave unless an ejectment was filed. This suit was filed to remove them from the property & prevent them from using the timber & resources there. Def's include: John Thomas, John Martin, Thomas Short, Jeremiah Taylor, John Martin, Peter Martin, Thomas Huchison. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 178 | 18 | Order A Copy |