William King, et al. v. Charles S. Carson, et al.
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
William King, et al. v. Charles S. Carson, et al.
Case Date:
1817
Court Origin:
Superior Court of Errors and Appeals
Cause/Crime:
Estate Dispute
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Davidson
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
47
Notes / Description:
Plaintiffs: Thomas, Rachel, Mary, & Elizabeth King. Defendants: James, Margaret, Charles, Sarah, Jane, & John Bekam. John King, a partner in King, Carson & King mercantile, purchased land with his own money, then died. There were many descendants to bene- fit from the sale of this land. The estate was ordered to divide the lot into thirds, the descendants receiving a 3rd, Carson & Wm. King each a 3rd. Carson's family sued to be conveyed that 3rd. See related case in box MT 4.