Cynthia H. Brown v. Josiah Oakes, et al.
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
Cynthia H. Brown v. Josiah Oakes, et al.
Case Date:
1869
Court Origin:
Chancery
Cause/Crime:
Land and Title Dispute
Database - TN Research:
County:
- White
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
291
Notes / Description:
In 1869 Brown conveyed by deed to E. F. Mahone a tract of land in White County. The court decreed that the deed by Mahone to Oakes was voided for fraud and awarded the plaintiff $4000. The court also decreed that if the debt was not paid within 60 days land would be sold at public auction.