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The parties were married in July 1913 and lived together until October 1913 when the defendant wilfully deserted the plaintiff without reasonable cause. The plaintiff states he provided the defendant with all amenities and treated her kindly.

Penal sum of $250 owed by defendant.

Whitley claims Lurry failed to appear in an appeal of a decision rendered by a justice of the peace.

Co-defendants of Francis D Stockton were F D Johnston and J. H. Vigius. They alleged that George L Williams, a constable of Shebly County, wrongfully attempted to collect a tax on a number of trust deeds in their possession. The original trial resulted in fine of $50 for them.

Plaintiff believes that a previous rulings against him for $2,900 for damages to the defendant's automobile due to negligent driving were in error. Filed bill to persuade judge to remove judgments by action of certiorari.

Ida McMillan is seeking a divorce from husband Charles S. McMillan for cruel and inhuman treatment. They have a 7 old son together named Charles Lee McMillan. Mr. McMillan claims his wife has been with many men and not true to her marital vows or duties.

This cause of action in this case is listed as "a petition for a certiorari in the circuit court from a judgment in a Justice's court."

Plaintiff has filed petitions for certiorari and Supersedeas, hoping to overturn a previous judgment against him in a property dispute.

Petition to condemn lots for the sake of imminent domain Includes 2 Memphis blue prints.

For Use of Original Defendant in Error, or Petitioner: Levinia Vaiden Additional : Jerry Dun and Henry Hogue

Plaintiff in error case; May sued RR for damages for personal injuries and damages to his car when he drove immediately in front of a moving train; May's testimony establishes that at the time of the accident it was not necessary for the headlight to have been burning for him to have seen the oncoming train; Ex 1-4: photos of accident site; Ex: letter from Leslie C. Howdy, Jr. describing the accident

The plaintiff petitioned against the defendant, along with Frederico Ceru and the Memphis Macroni Company for condemning their properties that the plaintiff wanted to build on. Case is filed in two folders.

originally Holly sued recovered judgment for $15,000 in damages for jitney bus collision in Overton Square, Memphis Tenn in 1915 when he was approximately 5 years old; Heilbronner claiming negligence of his chauffeur Ex A: opinion of the Court of Civil Appeals; Ex H: street map of the city of Memphis located in WT Oversize Box 4. Ex 1-4: photos of cars and scene

Recovery of damages against Memphis Street Railway Co. from accident in 21 Oct. 1909 in which defendant Louden- an employee of the Railway, was involved. Accident occurred at corner of Lauderdale & Union Ave., Memphis. Railway sued for damages. Related to WT #905, Memphis Street Railway Co. v. Sid Louden (1913)?

Additional complainant: Merchants Cotton Press and Storage Co. Original action involved plea for damages of $5,000.00 by defendant Miller, who was injured while employed by the Memphis Compress Co., incident of 12 Nov. 1913. Settlement of $750.00. Court decision appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Jackson. Petition for certiorari filed 1915 by Memphis Cotton Press and Storage Co. asking for review of assignment of error. Two folders.

Additional Plaintiff: George Kink

This case is basically a land dispute. The Polks own a strip of land that the railroad wants and needs to complete a track. They offered to buy from the Polks and they refused. They are now seeking the court's help in forcing the Polk's to sale their land

original case: lease contract signed by Neely, owner, and Printing Co., tenant, for basement of four story building in Memphis; monthly rent of $250; seeking damages in the sum of $500, $1005, and $650

Petitioner claims that Shelby County owed him $114, which was wrongfully withheld by the chairman of the County Court because of a claimed forfeiture, which was later resolved.

State sued on the relation of Frank O'Connor. Defendant is the Chairman of the Shelby county court. County commissioners pretended a law to elect two additional members to the Election Commissioners Board and falsified quorum to conduct business. Also suing for compensation give to the unlawful and unapproved board and falsifying official journals. O'Connor seeking to compel payment of salary as election commissioner.

Defendants: James H. Malone, John T. Walsh, B.G. Henning, H.T. Bruce, D. S. Rice- constituting the Fire & Police Commission of City of Memphis, TN.