J. K. Bouldin, exe. of Robert Sanders, Clerk & Master of Grundy Co. v. John c. Lockhart, et al
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
J. K. Bouldin, exe. of Robert Sanders, Clerk & Master of Grundy Co. v. John c. Lockhart, et al
Case Date:
1877
Court Origin:
Chancery
Cause/Crime:
Election Dispute
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Marion
Division:
East
Number of Pages:
343
Notes / Description:
Sept. 1873 Grundy Co. held an election to decide whether the county seat would be moved from Altamont to Tracy City. Plntff. alleges that the Sheriff did not open & hold an election in the 8th Civil Dist. although he did so elsewhere, thus defrauding the taxpayers. Plntff. also alleges that the defts. tampered with the election results & accuses officials of other illegal activities. See also: MT, Box 350. (Location may be incorrect.)