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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 | 1815 | James Cartwright v. Thomas & Jacob Cartwright | Davidson | Failure to Perform Duties as Counse |
David Cartwright died, appointing his sons Thomas and Jacob executors. David owed substantial debts in Natchez, Mississippi. James was to inherit $500 but the debts were greater than that amount. James sued to recover his inheritance. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 3 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1820 | James Irwin v. John Stump & John S. Cox | Williamson | Failure to Pay |
Stump and Cox were merchants in Nashville. They bought a property and house on Market Street in the city of Nashville, located between their own store house & the house of Peter Bassard. The purchase cost $12,000. Money was borrowed from various parties to cover the debt, but it was still not paid on item. Irwin sued to recover the debt or the property. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 4 | 25 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1808 | Samuel Pryor v. Andrew Jackson & John Hutchings | Davidson | Failure to Pay |
In 1806, merchants Jackson & Hutchings contracted to sell Samuel Pryor over $4k of merchandise they had shipped in from Philadelphia & New Orleans. Pryor had until January 1, 1808 to pay the debt, but he failed to do so. Jackson later complained that both Pryor & his surety were insolvent. Pryor's agent was Sampson Sawyers, A & H's was Edward Roberts. Invoice given to John Hoggatt for safekeeping at Clover Bottom. Exhibit illustrates array of goods available in the area in 1806. See also MT 2a. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1a | 53 | Order A Copy |