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Other plaintiffs: Rebekah Hogan, exec. of Edward Hogan, dec.
Other defendants: William Rutledge.
Concerning sale of slaves.

Complainant purchased a machine from defendant that was faulty and needed immediate and continuous repair. Defendant refused to pay repair costs. 2 folders.

Plaintiff charges that Defendants knew mules and horses were diseased (they had "Big Head" or "Glanders") when they fraudulently sold them to the Plaintiff.

Defendant in error complains that he purchased a mule from the plaintiff in error and within 4 days the mule began exhibiting symptoms of rabies. Def. believes the mule had rabies at the time of the sale and brought the original suit seeking compensation.

Included is a statement of the case assignments of error and brief and argument for the plaintiff in error.

For a boiler the defendants claim was too rusted to be of use or repaired. Also see WT 784.

Witnesses included J.H. Tatum and Thomas F. Evans.

Over sale of mule.

Other defendants: William McFarland; Benjamin F. Yoe. Plaintiff purchased 2 slaves from defendants (a woman, Chancy, & her son, John, age 2). Defendants described them as being physically sound, but they were both ill & Chancy died shortly after being bought.

Brief only: Plaintiff filed this case regarding the warranty of a machine purchased. Machine stopped working, this case was filed to enforce warranty. County: Unknown, Court: Unknown, Additional Defendants: Unknown

Other defendant: Zephaniah Anglin.

Plaintiffs given names not stated - additional defendant Elizabeth Ewing Watches, chains, and seals were delivered but before sale merchandise was comprimised.

sues for $495.46 for a searchlight that could not pass government inspection despite claims to the contrary.

Additional plaintiffs: Marie E. Crutcher and William Williams.

Murray Construction Co. was hired to do construct many public worse in Knoxville, such as curbs and roadway. File is incomplete and important information surrounding case is unavailable. Good description of early paving processes in testimony. Also, much information pertaining to 20th century modernization of urban areas. See also ET74; ET77. Missing p.1-907.