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Exhibit Only. Memorandum and Articles of Association for The Embreville Land, Iron and Railway Company, Ltd. |
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Exhibit only. Case file unknown. Oversize map of Nashville Tennessee, 1890. This map references churches, hotels, colleges & schools, fire engine houses, and miscellaneous. Located in M-17-17. |
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This record is for two editions from the National Reporter System. Vol. 15./No. 18 and Vol. 13/No. 19. Each of these magazines highlight notable cases from around the country. 15/18 focuses on New York, 13/19 focuses on Southwestern States (KY, TN, AR, MO and TX). 13/19 features a brief on East End St. Ry. Co. v. Doyle, located in WT 550. |
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View Entry | Alston Boyd, et al. v. Eula C. Robinson, exe. Of John B. Robinson, et al | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Leila R. Boyd, Bessie Boyd, Mary Boyd, Alston Boyd, Jr., Martha Boyd, William H. Robinson. Additional defendants: L. P. McFarland, John B. Robinson. |
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View Entry | Alice M. Watkins v. N. Deitzen, et al. | Hamilton | Land, Contract Dispute |
Additional defendant: J. Deitzen. Dispute over the construction of adjoining buildings with shared walls on Market Street. |
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View Entry | Alexander Guy v. Fischer & Burnett Lumber Company | Anderson | Injury and Damages |
The plaintiff sued the defendant company for $2,000 in damages for negligently employing the plaintiff's 12-year-old son, Charles Guy, to use said saw without proper training or consent, resulting in the loss of the child's right arm. |
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View Entry | Anna R. Francis v. James Oldham, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute |
Additional defendants: E. H. Oldham, A. H. Douglass, and L. B. McFarland. Disputed claims on various property in Francis' father's estate. |
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View Entry | A. C. Jamison v. Illinois Central Railroad Company | Gibson | Damages |
Plaintiff, a former railroad employee, was run over by a hand-car and seriously injured on 25 July 1888. Injuries have left him permanently disabled. Plaintiff charges railroad with negligence and is sued for $25,000 in damages. |
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View Entry | A. J. McLendon, Sherriff v. Ida Murrell | Shelby | Damages |
Damages for $499.00 for the wrongful seizure and detention from her lot. |
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View Entry | A. W. Smith& wife, A. V. Smith v. William K. Lackey, exe. of James A. Lackey, dec. | Lauderdale | Estate Settlement | Tennessee Supreme Court Cases | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | A. Silberberg v. R. A. Lytle et al | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendant: R. A. Shields, partners in firm Lytle & Shields. Lytle, admr. for Sarah Morrison, dec.; defendants allege she deeded them a lot in Memphis as security for 823.85 debt. Her heirs sold A. Silberberg part of the land for $1600. Question as to whether Morrison had legal claim to land & whether heirs responsible for her debt. Heirs: Mattie A. Lighthart, husband John H. Lighthart, granddaughter Mattie A. Davis & son-in-law Harry Lighthart. |
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View Entry | Amedee A. Mellier Jr. v. Susan M. Marshall | Davidson | Land, Contract Dispute |
Mellier purchased a tract of land through his agent A.V.S. Lindsley and the defendant's agents Long and Ashworth. In a written contract, Long & Ashworth stated they had the authority to sell said property any time within 20 days for $12,000 for 1/3 cash and balance in 1 and 2 years. Mellier offered to pay Marshall $4000 (1/3 of purchase price), but Marshall refused to accept because another agent offered to pay her several hundred dollars more. Pla. Suing for def. to fulfill contract. |
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View Entry | Alexander Johnston v. Hugh C. Moore & wife | Davidson | Debt, Balance on |
The defendant was a mechanic under the employment of the defendants to furnish the materials and labor necessary to $500.00. After the completion of the job, the plaintiff asked for his pay, but was refused with the promise it would come in a few days. The defendants paid $5.00 on their balance, but no more. |
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View Entry | Ann Sanders v. James W. Rawls | Lincoln | Damages |
The plaintiff's son, Thomas Sanders, went to the defendant's business as a vendor of goods and medicines for the drug, quinine, for his father, John Sanders. Instead of selling the quinine, the defendant negligently and carelessly sold him two unlabeled bottles of a poisonous drug. The plaintiff's husband, John Sanders, took the drug and became poisoned, dying a few hours later. Plaintiff sued for damages in the sum of $10,000. |
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View Entry | Adams, Gill & Company v. James D. Webster et al | Robertson | Debt |
Add. Defendants: Nancy A. Webster & John D. Worsham. An agent of the plaintiff, J. D. Clinard, spoke to the defendant about buying tobacco and drew a contract advancing the def. $7,200.00. The def. did ship the order, but the proceeds failed to pay the said advances by about $1,400.00. The difference in the payment is unpaid and due as per the contract. J. D. Worsham invested in the def. by means of a mortgage on 15 acres of his land, which is due if the balance remains unpaid. |
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View Entry | Anderson& Co. v. Mrs. S. J. Kidder, admr. of Dr. O. C. Kidder, dec. | Wilson | Debt |
S. M. Anderson, conducting business in Lebanon Tennessee under the firm name of Anderson and Co., is sued for debt due on an account held by O. C. Kidder, dec. Suit involves the book debt law. |
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View Entry | A. J. Collingsworth v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Gibson | Damages |
For killing of livestock by train. |
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View Entry | Arlington Insurance Co. v. M. H. Caldwell | Shelby | Insurance Claims and Policies | Tennessee Supreme Court Cases | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | Andrew Renkert v. J. J. Murphy | Shelby | Conveyance, Illegal | Tennessee Supreme Court Cases | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | A. S. Thompson v. J. N. McMillin | Knox | Motion for Appeal |
On the 24th day of January 1888 McMillin obtained a judgement against Thompson. Thompson claimed that there was an agreement that he would pay 50 to settle the costs. He offered 10 dollars to pay McMillin's legal fees. McMillin's attorney demanded 25 dollars and another suit was brought for the recovery of all the fees. The case was found in favor of McMillian. Thompson then brought a motion to appeal that decision claiming that there was an error in the proceeding. |
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View Entry | A. H. Rhodes, admr. of Ada T. Murphy, dec. v. Gaston C. Rhodes, et al. | Fayette | Wills, Contested |
Other defendants: W. B. Hervey & wife Joe. C. Hervey; Bettie Hervey; Ada M. Hervey; Annie Hervie; Worth Hervey; Carrie Hervey; Thomas Polk; T. H. Eubank; W. C. Reeves; R. J. Rhodes; W. M. Prewitt [?]; Harriet Murphy; Judy Murphy; Green Murphy; May Murphy; Def., cont.: Julia Murphy; Austin Rhodes; Sam Rhodes. |
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View Entry | Andrew Mantooth v. East Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia Railway Co. | Cocke | Damages |
Sued for $200 damages for loss of a mule that was run over by the railway. |
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View Entry | Americus Brown, et al v. Barnabus Alder, et al | Marion | Land and Title Dispute |
Both the additional plaintiffs and defendants are too extensive to list. Case is a dispute over the will and real estate originally owned by Anderson Cheek in Marion County, which was purchased or inherited by Ms. Sarah Alder, wife of Barnabus Alder. B. Alder's will gave the land to his wife and then to his 8 sons. After the couple died, the sons sold the land to Brown & Spears for $10,310. The daughters who were not included in the original sale sought proceeds of the sale. |
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View Entry | Alex A. Arthur et al. v. William Sowder et al. | Claiborne | Land, Confirmation of Ownership |
Additional Plaintiffs: The American Association, Limited of London, England and the Middleborough Town Company. The plaintiffs requested the court determine the legal ownership of title to certain land grants and tracts that defendant Sowder, and others, claimed before the plaintiffs purchased them and executed their contract. |
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View Entry | American National Bank v. J. H. Snoddy | DeKalb | Debt |
The American National Bank sued Snoddy for debt by note of $192.43. Snoddy had issued the note to Williams & Co. in 1886 who were grain brokers. Williams & Co. failed to deliver wheat they had promised to purchase for Snoddy. |
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View Entry | Aaron House (col.) v. George Ragsdale et al | Williamson | Unlawful Detainer |
Add. Defendants Rose Ragsdale, Robert Rail (col.), & Joseph Wiley. Plaintiff was the owner in fee by deed acknowledged by John Ragsdale of two tracts of land. The plaintiff left the county for a short time, and when he returned discovered the defendants unlawfully entered and took possession of said land and are now withholding the same and refuse to surrender possession. |
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View Entry | A. F. Sowell v. Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Company | Maury | Damages |
The plaintiff shipped a pacing horse on train car owned and operated by the defendant through their agent, B. S. Ozias. The train wrecked as it was on its route, seriously injuring the horse. Plaintiff is sued for $600.00 in damages. |
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View Entry | A. McGaey v. Fox & Wheatley, exe., et al. | Marshall | Debt |
Plaintiff sued against the estate of Henry Cannon for the payment of a promissory note. Additional Defendants: P. Fox Jr., Alanis Wheatley, J.B. Woods, admr. Of Henry Cannon. Plaintiff |
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View Entry | A. B. Cheatham v. George W. Cantrell, et al. | DeKalb | Compensation |
This bill alleged that plaintiff purchased 175 acres of land from defendant for $3,000 in the form of three notes. However, plaintiff believed he was purchasing 300 acres of land. Plaintiff accused defendant of fraud and sought compensation. Additional Defendant: Mary Cantrell |
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View Entry | A. S. Malone v. W. B. Williams, et al. | DeKalb | Compensation |
Plaintiff alleged that he was owed compensation from plaintiff for damages occuring during the transportation and exchange of horses Additional Defendants: James Grandstaff, Ace Williams |
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View Entry | B. G. Rainey v. M & C. R. R. Co., et al. | Shelby | Guardianship of Minors |
Additional Defendants: Maria Taylor |
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View Entry | Buss Machine Works v. Shepard, Mann Johnson | Knox | Default on Promissory Note |
Buss Machine Works sued for payment of notes for woodworking machinery known as a "tenon" and sander. Exhibits include a promissory note to the plaintiff, bill of lading for the equipment, telegrams requesting delivery, and receipts of delivery. |
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View Entry | Betty Brown, et al. v. J. M. Hudson, et al. | Henry | Unknown |
Only document is report on case prepared by court clerk. Other plaintiffs and defendants not listed. |
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View Entry | Burrell Randolph& Rosa E. his wife v. A. C. Brewer, et al | Shelby | Deed |
Brief, not full case. |
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View Entry | Bud Bradley v. State | Gibson | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Victim: Henry Sheppard |
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View Entry | Burrell& Rosa Randolph v. A. C. Brewer et al. | Shelby | Conveyance, Illegal |
Additional Defendants: Lida V. Brewer (wife of A.C. Brewer); Thomas B. Coffey; and Lillie B. Coffey. Burrell and Rosa Randolph were married and both were former slaves. |
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View Entry | B. F. Williams v. A. S. Vaughan | Davidson | Equity |
Equity on a note executed in 1886. |
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View Entry | B. G. Wood v. John Woodard | Davidson | Injunction |
Plaintiff borrowed $3,000 from the defendant and made an absolute deed for the repayment time for his property, worth $7,000. The defendant then tried to collect extra interest on the money in attempts to eject the plaintiff from his property, going back on his verbal agreement with the plaintiff. |
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View Entry | B. P. Bashaw v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Rail Road Company | Coffee | Damages |
Plaintiff is sued for the defendant killing one of his bay mares and injuring another bay horse and a mule to his damage of $500. |
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View Entry | B. H. Cook & Company v. Benjamin G. Eddins et al | Giles | Injunction |
Plaintiff company comprised of Baliver H. Cook & John P. White. Add. Defendants: T. T. Eddins & Willis Menafee. In 1886, the plaintiffs recovered a judgment against the defendants for the sum of $673.50 for debt and interest. A property owned by the defendants was levied in the suit, valued at $1,250. The defendants had another Justice of the Peace who had no jurisdiction in their county conclude the land was only worth $500 and could not be used as a measure of hindering the plaintiffs recovering. |
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View Entry | B. W. Ussery v. P. H. Keesee et al | Montgomery | Debt |
Add. Defendants: A. E. Keesee & W. W. McMurry. The parties were engaged in the business of buying and stripping tobacco for resale under the firm name of P. H. Keesee & Company. The business proved to be a great loss and the partners settled in court in a case that gave the plaintiff $2,492.41 for his share of the business. A tract of land belonging to the def. was transferred to A. E. Keesee as means of defrauding the pla. from collecting said debt. |
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View Entry | Bill Daugherty v. State | Davidson | Gaming |
Plaintiff in error is accused of participating in and encouraging gambling. |
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View Entry | B. L. Ridley, admr. of Levy Reeves, dec. v. Lockie Reeves et al. | Rutherford | Estate Dispute |
Additional defendants: Too many to name. Surnames include Jordan, Allen, Strickland, Reeves, Martin, Collin, and Weaver. In controversy is the will of Levy Reeves dec., husband of Mary J. Reeves. This suit arose from the sale of interest in the land and property left by Levy Reeves. |
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View Entry | B. A. Harris v. Allen Grimes | Lewis | Debt |
Plaintiff believes he is the owner of a note that was used to secure the purchase of land lying in the 6th Civil District of Lewis County and belonging to the defendant. Plaintiff claims he is now the owner of a lien on said land. The defendant denies the claim and states that the only note ever made between the parties was for the sale of a mule. |
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View Entry | Buss Machine Works v. Shepard, Mann & Johnson | Knox | Petition for Injunction |
The plaintiff company filed a bill of injunction to prevent the sale of machines by the defendant company under trust deed, regain possession of the machines, and have the title of said machnes divested from defendants. Exhibits include the notes of payment to plaintiff, receipt of delivery of machines, two Western Union messages regarding order and payment, and a bill of lading for machinery in dispute. |
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View Entry | B. Lowenstein & Brothers v. P. McCadden & Company | Shelby | Damages |
B. Lowenstein and Brothers is the firm made up of B. Lowenstein, E. Lowenstein, I. D. Marks. Defendants McCadden and Company is the firm made up of P. McCadden, W. P. Dunnavant, M. Kelly, and J. E. Mast. Damages are for the wrongful taking and conversion of stock of goods, wares and merchandise, and certain fixtures and furniture's, and an iron safe and other personal property. |
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View Entry | Benton Middlekanff v. J. B. Nicklin | Hamilton | Debt |
Plaintiff Middlekanff sued defendant Nicklin for repayment of debt due in the amount of $23.55. |
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View Entry | Buckeye Marble & Freestone Co., et al. v. Joseph Livsey, et al. | Knox | Recovery |
Additional plaintiff: Frank Dobbling (trustee). Additional defendant: James W. Harvey. This was an attempt to "recover Certificate No. 13, for ten shares of the capital stock of the McMillan Marble Co., issued to Frank Dobbling, Trustee, by said company." Additional case materials in ET 1982 (Range 18, Section H, Shelf 5). |
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View Entry | Bedford Hughes et al.v. J. B. Williams et al | Davidson | Injunction |
Add. Plaintiffs: Jesse Woods, Andrew Brown, George Ham, F. Reed, Terry Williams, L. Brown, Moses Thomas, S. Terry, L. Thornton, Susan Chubb, Ella Smith, A. James. T. Glenn, R. Sloan, T. Daly. S. Watkins, and several hundred others. Add. Defendants: T. Cowan, R. D. Howard, S. J. Chandler, A. T. Lane, & Mark Parks, all officers for the congregation at the Gay Street Christian Church. Several issues within the church, including impact of the Elders and wanting a new preacher. Want to stop any actions. |
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View Entry | Burk Milum (col.) v. State | Lincoln | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Plaintiff in error is accused of attempting to rape Alma Hicks, daughter of Lewis Hicks, the plaintiff's employer. Lewis Hicks claims he entered his home to find the plaintiff assaulting his daughter. The plaintiff claim it was Alma who initiated the interaction. |
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