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View Entry Rice & McFarland v. Caleb Putnam Grainger Stay of Execution

Details of case unclear. Defendant seeking a "stay" of the execution of a levy on certain property belonging to him: 2 bay horses, 2 cows, 1 cart, 5 hogs & 6 French post bedsteads.

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View Entry Warham Easley Jr. v. Jacob Melling Grainger Stay of Execution

Judgment had been rendered in favor of Melling and against Joseph Williams for $496.48 and the costs. Easley was security for Williams for the cost of the appeal and was sued because judgment was rendered against him for debt as well. Easley alleged that a written note did not give J.B. Jones, justice of the peace for Grainger county, authority to bind him for the debt but for costs only.

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