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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.

amount of damages $5000.00

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.

Tamble was previously tried on an indictment that charged him with a violation of the "Bone Dry Law", saying he had unlawfully in his possession liquor. He housed the liquor in a space publicly known as "Tamble's Garage". File contains the appeal, citing insufficient evidence for his conviction and fine.

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).

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

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.

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.

This is an appeal for a case where defendant sued plaintiff. Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace. Incomplete file.

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.