William Brown v. John Brown, et al.
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
William Brown v. John Brown, et al.
Case Date:
1840
Court Origin:
Chancery
Cause/Crime:
Land and Title Dispute
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Roane
Division:
East
Number of Pages:
688
Notes / Description:
The complainant made contract to purchase a piece of land from defendant. The complainant failed to pay his promissory note and the defendant transferred the title to the land. The complainant is contesting the transfer. Additional defendants: Thomas Brown, Robert A. Brown and Samuel Eskridge. Robert A. Brown, a citizen of Rhea Co. Mentions construction of Cumberland Turnpike, chartered by the State of Tennessee (1827?).