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Additional plaintiffs: William Lillard and wife Nancy, Abraham Lillard and wife Sarah, and Susan Clevinger. Complex case with many heirs that started in 1860. Allen died without making any deed or contract about land. Allen had slaves as well, which are named. Plaintiffs pray that Susan Clevinger be assigned a dower and land & slaves divided among them, but slaves are sold instead. Case includes report with details of sale. Decree rendered in favor of M.A. Roadman, clerk v. Wm. M. Livan, former clerk.

This casefile an appeal to determine whether land sold to plaintiff in 1856 was a void sale. No county listed

This case file is a motion for an appeal in a case where a judgment was rendered against plaintiff in error concerning the ownership of a certain tract of land included in Commons property. Exhibit: Small map of Washington Street and Commons property

C. F. Williams was the Road Superintendent for Henry County. Collins sued for damages due to unmaintained roads and won. This case is Williams sued for a new trial in attempt to overturn the original verdict. Damages listed as value of $25.00. Defendant is also listed as Ernest Collins on case docket # 21590. All items filed in same folder as they appear to be the same case. One case was filed in Henry County Law #1 and the other in Henry County Law #2.

This case file is an appeal regarding the re-possession of one bed, chest of drawers, and one vanity. Defendant alleged in initial case that plaintiff unlawfully repossessed furniture from her home. Exhibit: Sales contract between plaintiff and defendant's deceased common-law husband, Ed West.

Complainant D.W. Sneed filed suit against S. B. Frost regarding judgment of $375 and cost Frost recovered while Sneed was absent in Dec 1875. Sneed's 19 acres and 60 poles were levied to satisfy this debt in 1877. Sneed appealed for a new trial. Complainant sought to set aside previous decree, to come to a fair settlement.

Annie Lee Harwood claims that Milne was driving negligently at great speed and was driving said in such a manner as to have no control thereof and was not keeping a lookout ahead as required by law and the result was a collision with plaintiff's car. The Milne brings this case to appellate review on a motion for a new trial. Exhibit: 9 photos that show the street and the car that the action involved. 2 folders.

Incomplete file. Defendant initially sued plaintiff for causing an accident that resulted in his wagon being struck by a train. Plaintiff filed this case as an appeal. No county or court listed

In the original case, the plaintiff claimed that water from a broken pipe on the defendant's land caused damage to the house belonging to the plaintiff. In this case, the complainant motioned for an appeal claiming that the court did not examine the facts and that it was the natural flow of rainwater that caused the damage.

The First National Bank held and firmly bound until the USF&G Company for $250 to prosecute an appeal. Possibly related to the insurance claim between The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company and William W. Lea in same box.

Appeal on a previous case involving a lease on a property and paid interest on it.

Defendant initially sued plaintiff for capital stock dividends not paid, judgment was in favor of defendant. This case file is a motion for an appeal of that case. Exhibit: Document: Report of the meeting of the Stockholders of Greeneville, Paint, Rock and Railroad Co.

Sexton is bringing suit to overturn a previous conviction of Larceny and Possession of Stolen property.

This casefile is an appeal from a case where plaintiff was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for the death of Abe Slaughter. Plaintiff struck Abe Slaughter with a bat, causing his death.

Peter Missemery also listed as defendant. Original bill was a plea of trespassing and damages in the total of $200 against Britton, which resulted in a judgment against Smith.

The plaintiffs are seeking the reversal of a previous judgment made in favor of the defendants. Original cause of action unknown.

This case seems to be an appeal only. The original case involved dispute over stud horses. Several witness testimonies are included.

This case file is an appeal for a case where Plaintiff alleged that defendant company sold him an ice cream cone maker, however the machine was determine to have patents held by the McLaren Corporation, who sued Plaintiff for patent infringement. Plaintiff sued defendant company for damages resulting from suit. Additional Defendant: Paul Campbell

Plaintiffs were charged with lewd conduct and convicted of having intercourse without being married in a previous case. This case was an appeal of that case. Additional Plaintiff: Jane Snodgrass

In the original case, Carey was convicted of unlawfully carrying deadly weapons on his person. The weapons included belt pistols, pocket pistols and revolvers against the peace and dignity of the state. Carey appealed this conviction.

This is an appeal only.

This is the appeal by the Memphis Street Railway Company from a prior judgment. See WT Box 1973 for the original case. Includes published copy of "Assignment of Errors, Brief and Argument" and "Petition for Certiorari".

This is not a complete case file…it appears to be simply a memo. Dunsmore and wife obtained a judgement against Clapp in the circuit court for some sort of debt owed to them (amount not noted.) Clapp requested a new trial because he was not present during the first trial due to illness. His request was denied by the lower court and he is appealing that decision.