Isaac W. Alexander & wife Sarah Alevxander v. James Lisby & Edward Legg

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Supreme Court Case Name: 
Isaac W. Alexander & wife Sarah Alevxander v. James Lisby & Edward Legg
Case Date: 
1851
Court Origin: 
Chancery
Cause/Crime: 
Land and Title Dispute

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County:

  • Knox
Division: 
East
Number of Pages: 
11
Notes / Description: 

James Lisley was the guardian of Sarah Alexander. Isaac and Sarah filed suit against him, his securities, William Bell & wife, & other associated with the estate of Anderson Pursley, of which Isaac was admr. James Lisby sold a tract of land he inherited from the estate to Legg, & Lisby was accused of trover, considering the estate was not settled. An injunction was filed to prevent the sale of the land.