William H. Harper v. John Shelby
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
William H. Harper v. John Shelby
Case Date:
1821
Court Origin:
Superior Court of Errors and Appeals
Cause/Crime:
Injunction
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Davidson
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
12
Notes / Description:
Cabinet maker William Garner owed a debt. Samuel V. D. Stout, John Falwell, and Duncan Robertson were security on the debt. Garner also owed Nathan Ewing. John Shelby held a deed of trust for the debt, & filed a judgement. Garner's household property was mortgaged and a detailed inventory is contained in the brief, including lengths of cherry board & unfinished furniture. Harper & Stout filed an injunction to prevent collection of the $70 debt.