Josephine G. Hays v. Robert B. Hays & J. J. Braswell
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
Josephine G. Hays v. Robert B. Hays & J. J. Braswell
Case Date:
1883
Court Origin:
Chancery
Cause/Crime:
Breach of Contract
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Shelby
Division:
West
Number of Pages:
216
Notes / Description:
Plaintiff wife of Robert B. Hays. Couple married 18 July 1866. Plaintiff's maiden name Gohlson; she is the grand-daughter of John C. McLemore, dec., from whom she inherited real estate. Prior to their marriage plaintiff and her future husband had entered into a contract by which he gave up all of his rights to any property that she already owned or might come to possess in the future.