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View Entry | Adam Snyder, et al. v. H. A. McEwen | Washington | Fraud |
Snyder was issued a bank note that he later altered, changing the amount of the note lessening the amount he was to repay, he changed the issuing bank to McEwen's name, he then altered the terms of the note from three years to one. The note was endorsed by several parties including O. B. Haney and R. H. Butler. |
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View Entry | Andrew Whitson, et al. v. State | Washington | Robbery |
With force and arms. Additional Plaintiffs: Ed Tipton and Earnest Tweed. Victim: James Correll. |
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View Entry | Andrew Johnson v. Eva Adams | Washington | Slander |
Plaintiff is appealing the charge that he told the Defendant to "Go home and kill more of your children." |
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View Entry | A. V. Deaderick v. J. B. Ould | Washington | Replevin |
Replevin of a "Walnut Log." |
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View Entry | Allie Warner et al. v. Beryl Booth, exe. of M. C. Blair, dec. | Washington | Wills, Contested |
Exhibits include previous case documents, handwritten letters canceled checks, , Add. Plaintiffs: Sue Ferguson, Marx Henderson. |
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View Entry | Alice H. Barton v. S. S. Preston, exe. of Mary Lee Hall, dec. | Washington | Wills, Contested |
Exhibits include handwritten letters and postcards, canceled check. |
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View Entry | Albert A. Able v. Mutual Benefit Health& Accident Association | Washington | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiff is sued for full payment of claim on policy covering loss of right foot. Exhibits include photo static copy of insurance policy, insurance policies and documents, correspondences. |
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View Entry | Alfred Sully v. A.B. Harris et als. | Washington | Breach of Contract |
Sully claimed A.B. Harris, R.A. Johnson, and the Carnegie Land Co. breached their contract with him regarding the buying of stock. The bill "prays that the defendants be enjoined from transferring any stock standing in the name of Harris and Johnson." Alfred Sully was a citizen of New York |
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View Entry | Alexander Hamilton Institution v. Rebecca A. Rogers | Washington | Recovery of Money/ Wages |
Recovery of money of $150 for the value of a set of books and service it agreed to finish and perform under an alleged contract. |
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View Entry | A. D. Taylor by next friend v. The Exum Furniture Company | Washington | Unknown |
Final Decree only. Date: Unknown. |
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View Entry | A. B. Wilson v. John Presnall | Washington | Injunction |
The plaintiff previously had a judgment rendered against him and filed this bill of injunction to prevent the defendant from collecting any equity until he can file an appeal. |
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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 | A. L. Shipley v. Town of Jonesboro | Washington | Resisting an officer |
Shipley was arrested for public drunkenness while walking downtown with his daughter. He pled not guilty, saying that no warrant had been issued for his arrest and that the $50.00 fine was excessive. Shipley also claimed that the arresting officer attempted to humiliate him in his daughter's presence. The officer stated that Shipley resisted arrest. |
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View Entry | Alf Wheelock v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
Selling whiskey. |
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View Entry | Alec Barr et al. v. State | Washington | Theft |
Additional plaintiffs: Mrs. Alec Barr, James Cash, Tempie Scalf. |
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View Entry | Atlantic Coast Line Co., et al. v. Dock Meek, by next friend | Washington | Injury and Damages |
"Workmen's Compensation." Additional Plaintiff: Ada Foney. Additional Defendants: Louisville and Nashville Railway Co. and Clinchfield Railroad Co. 3 folders. |
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View Entry | Appalachian Funeral Home, Inc. v. Edwart Fort | Washington | Debt |
Origin of debt: casket. |
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View Entry | Archibald Blackburn v. John Squibb | Washington | Debt |
Origin of Debt: writing obligatory. |
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View Entry | Adam William McKee v. Samuel Hunt | Washington | Estate Dispute |
Defendant acting as Sherriff of Washington Co. |
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View Entry | Alexander Hamilton Institute v. Mrs. Rebecca A. Rogers | Washington | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Exhibits: correspondence, certificate, enrollment agreement. |
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View Entry | Alice Murray v. National Life & Accident Insurance Company | Washington | Insurance Claims and Policies | Tennessee Supreme Court Cases | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | Alton Machon v. State | Washington | Murder |
Murder in the second degree. Victim: Calvin Woods. |
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View Entry | A.P. Little and M.A. Little v. Thomas Le Hash and W. M. Bishop | Washington | Equity |
Cause of action was listed as "Bill of Equity. "Complainants were seeking justice for a property they claim was wrongly levied. |
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View Entry | Alfred Carr v. James Crumley | Washington | Damages |
Plaintiff is sued for a plea of damages in the sum of $20 for the defendant taking from him a gun. |
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View Entry | Albert Graham admr. of William Smith, dec. v. Henry E. Ruble | Washington | Debt |
The plaintiff in error was sued by the defendants to collect on a debt owed by William Smith before he died. Original cause of debt unknown. |
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View Entry | Alexander H. Carson v. John W. Hartman | Washington | Trespass |
Hartman sued Carson for trespass to his damage $25,000. During the late war, Hartman was loyal to the Union and Carson was a Confederate. Carson refused to give him a certificate of exemption from the rebel army and caused Hartman to be arrested and imprisoned for 5-6 months. Hartman was also compelled to stay from his home for 2 years after his escape from the rebel army and prison. Court ruled in favor of plaintiff for $550. |
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View Entry | Amos Bird v. Alfred E. Jackson | Washington | Trespass |
Bird sued Jackson for taking a horse, one 2 horse and one 4 horse wagon, 2,000 pounds of bacon, 5 pairs of sears, 5,000 pounds of hay, 4 log chains, 500 bushels of corn, and 100 bushels of oats to his damage $300. Case was dismissed. |
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View Entry | A. J. McCoy, in error v. Wheeler and Wilson Man. Co. | Washington | Replevin |
Wheeler and Wilson Man. Co. was seeking to have a sewing machine returned to the company. |
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View Entry | A.H. Miller, T. H. Reeves and J. A. Sheppherd v. J. A. Brauscow | Washington | Wrongful Arrest |
The Complainant is seeking a sum of $5,000.00 dollars for wrongful imprisonment. The complainant was sentenced to prison for failure to appear before the court. |
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View Entry | American Cigar Box Lumber Co. v. Kermit Graybeal by next friend Jennie Graybeal | Washington | Damages |
Kermit Graybeal, a minor, sues by his next friend for $10,000 in damages for personal injuries he sustained while unlawfully working for the company and being put to work on a dangerous and unsafe machine. Kermit was injured when the rip saw machine threw a sharp pointed board toward him which struck him in the abdomen…it cut into his body and caused damage to his intestines. |
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View Entry | Bill Reese v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
"Possessing Liquor." |
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View Entry | Bob Coffee v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
Selling whiskey. |
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View Entry | Benjamin Glisson v. State | Washington | Murder | Tennessee Supreme Court Cases | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | Bill Bowman v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation | Tennessee Supreme Court Cases | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | Block Building & Loan Association v. F. P. Kendall et al. | Washington | Debt |
Origin of debt: promissory note. Add. Defendant: Florence R. Kendall. |
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View Entry | B. L. Ledford v. Johnson City Foundry & Machine Co. | Washington | Workman's Compensation |
B.L. Ledford is sued Johnson City Foundry and Machine Co. for Worker's Compensation benefits due to an injury to his right hand, arm, shoulder, spine and other parts of his body. He seeks $5.00 a week for 550 weeks. See ET 951 for additional part of case. |
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View Entry | Bob Buckles v. State | Washington | Larceny |
Grand Larceny and Robbery. Victim: H. T. Smithdeal |
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View Entry | Beatrice Wade v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
Order only. |
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View Entry | Bill Barnett v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
"Possession of Liquor." |
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View Entry | Ben Harrison v. State | Washington | Assault with Force and Arms |
Victim: Bobbie Snyder. |
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View Entry | Bill Rainwater v. State | Washington | Murder |
Victim: Mrs. Roy Johns |
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View Entry | Bird D. Bayless v. James A. Estis | Washington | Trespass and Damages |
William K. Blair also listed as a defendant in summons. Trespass was a plea of unlawful arrest and false imprisonment for twenty-one days. sued for damages in the sum of $20,000. |
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View Entry | Bruff Faulkner & Co. v. George W. Nelson | Washington | Notes |
Plaintiff filed this case to recover a debt from defendant, which was in the form of an unpaid note. |
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View Entry | Byrd Brown et al.v. D.H. Campbell et al | Washington | Other |
Cause of action is listed as a "injunction and attachment bill." D.H. Campbell entered into a business partnership with Byrd Brown and Stephen Brown. Business was known as Blees Sewing Machine Co. Cambell is accussed of selling sewing machines on his own and not settling up with the company each month which is against the terms that they agreed on. |
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View Entry | Carr Brothers v. Mrs. D. S. Burleson | Washington | Unknown |
Final Decree only. |
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View Entry | C. C. Cox v. Orville Rector | Washington | Unknown |
Cover sheet only. |
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View Entry | Cleave Robinson v. State | Washington | Manslaughter |
Vehicular Homicide. Victim: James Reedy. |
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View Entry | Clay Renfro v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
"Possessing Liquor." |
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View Entry | Cecil Crowe v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
"Possession of Liquor." |
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View Entry | Carl Cox v. State | Washington | Gaming |
"Keeping a house…for the purpose of gaming." |
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