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View Entry Abraham Jobe v. Charles & Elizabeth Greene, exe. Of John Green, dec. Washington Debt, Execution on

Charles and Elizabeth, his mother, were exe. Of will of John Greene, dec. In previous case, judgment had been rendered in favor of Jobe and against plaintiffs for $411.46. Plaintiffs had paid $321.74 and paid balance sometime later. Jobe issued for whole execution at first, then remembered later that $321.74 was paid, but still wanting the rest of the judgment. Plaintiffs seek stay of execution, charging that they had paid balance.

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View Entry E. B. Long & Co. v. John Rhea, et al Washington Debt, Execution on

Additional Defendants: Robert P. Rhea & Joseph S. Rhea. Additional Plaintiff: Byrn. Dispute relates to judgment rendered in favor of pla. against Defs & executed by levying on negro named George, property of Def. John Rhea. Court refers to Act of Assembly, passed in January of 1861, providing for the stay of collection of debts, and in doing so, states its opinion that at least a portion of that Act is unconstitutional under both the TN & US Constitutions.

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