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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.

Add. plaintiff: W.H. Ward. Add. defendant: C.C. Dawson, Sheriff. The plaintiff was involved in a company called "Dixie Picture Show". The defendant originally brought a suit against the Dixie Picture Show and plaintiff to recover a sum of $20. The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the judgment and that he was ordered to pay witness fees totaling $30, which he stated was unjust and illegal.

Plaintiff appealing his conviction. Originally sentenced for shooting & killing Jeff Wilson on 25 Sept. 1899. At time of killing plaintiff worked as a porter at grocery store of Miss Mary McCarney. Also mentioned: Clarence McCarney, father of Mary McCarney & (?) Perry, her brother-in-law. Perrys operated grocery store opposite the McCarneys & there was rivalry between them. Both stores drew their trade from African American community.

This case file is an appeal for a new trial from a case where plaintiff in error was charged with murder.

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.

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.

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.

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

Original cause of action unknown. Other defendants unknown. Incomplete case file.

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.

This case file is a motion for an appeal in a case where a judgment was rendered against plaintiff in error to repay a promissory note.

Defendant is the executor of the estate of James A. Whiteside (dec.). Add. defendants: A.B. Couner, Sheriff, & James P. Boyce. Case revolves around a previous trial for unlawful detainer of funds. Harriet L. Whiteside in another case regarding the James A. Whiteside estate in 1868 in Hamilton county but against heirs of James A. Whiteside for land title dispute (ET 1189).

Additional plaintiff: N. B. Clay. The plaintiffs are asking the court to overturn a judgment which awarded the defendants damages. The plaintiffs claim to have been unaware of the proceedings and hence unable to file an appeal in time.

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.

This petition came as a result of a case which originally had Johnson sued Chilton for debt.

Incomplete case file. Folder only contains petitions for appeal & Affirmed documents. Other plaintiffs, other defendants, date, court of origin, county, and cause of action not stated. Additional plaintiff: Maggie A. Ely. Additional defendant: L. C. Chance. A tract of land is in dispute.

Incomplete casefile. This case sites State v. Benjamin Doughty and Amagro Noel. The primary document is a petition from the plaintiff for a writ of supersedeas and writ of coram nobis.

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

R. B. Riggs surviving partner of N. C. Riggs & Son. Plaintiff earlier brought suit against defendant and won. Details of this lawsuit are not given.

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.

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