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Additional parties: James Vaulx, Armstead Stubblefield, Stephen Alexander, Gideon Pillow, David McGavock, Thomas Boaz, John Swaine, Green Woods. This case involves a dispute of ownership for a piece of land on the Elk River in Lincoln County.

Estate of Robert Clark, who died intestate. Andrew Anderson and his wife, Dorcas; Samuel Anderson and his wife, Anna (Clark); Andrew Clark. Samuel Stalcup and his wife, Rachel (Clark)- former wife of Robert Clark, dec. Mentions property: Lot No. 54, town of Franklin.

Appellants, partners Willis and Crittenden, entered into a building contract with appellees to build a house. Crittenden borrowed $600.00 from his bank on the strength of the building contract. However, Crittenden died before a bond was put in place. Appellants are arguing that, since Crittenden was the most capable partner and he died before execution of the bond, that the sureties should not be held.

Anamias is also spelled Annamias throughout the file. Although not named in the Case name, this murder case is linked to the same of Henry W. Meyers. Both men were charged with the murder of Thomas Ausmus. Both men were noted as "not having the fear of God before their eyes, but being moved and seduced by the instruction of the Devil."

In a previous suit, Frederic Uhl successfully sued Peter Turney and was awarded a judgment of about $300. Greer was his bonded surety. Turney did not pay the judgment, and then died. Greer sued Turney's estate, of which Williams was the executor, in order to settle the debt.

Additional Plaintiffs: Nathaniel & Anne Rue, formerly Anne Uzzell, Ann& Nathaniel Reese. See additional information in ET box 11a: Allen Groves & wife v. Isham Uzzell.

Origin of debt: business transactions.

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.

Company built a dwelling house on farm of Holland in Newbern and neglected to put the roof on in a proper manner, causing leaking during rain, causing damage to house and furniture; Ex A: appeal bond.

Defendant is the administrator of the estate of his father W. F. Karnes (dec.), who is also the father of D. P. Butler. In 1909, the plaintiff purchased from W. F. Karnes a tract of land for $600, paying $100 in cash and the balance in five deferred pay- ments. Prior to his death, the plaintiffs paid $500 and also bought the homestead from the other heirs. The defendant as administrator told the plaintiffs they owed more money for the land and therefore owed the heirs more than they were paid.

sale of 4 slaves Tom about 12 years old, Riley about 7 years old, girl name Phillis about 12 years old and a girl named Raney about eight years old amount of sale $2060.00

Debt due by damage to truck

Plaintiff and defendant company had a contract agreement for a five year lease, at the end of the release there was an option to renew the term for another five years. Defendant breached contract by refusing to recognize the option to extend the lease for another term. Additional Defendants: C.J. Archer

Incomplete case file. Only consists of one page. Maryellen Morgan- executrix of Morgan, Armistead & Susannah.

Additional Parties: Robert Evans, John Curry. Includes a land warrant given to Chritopher Robertson signed by Governor Willie Blount for his service to the state of North Carolina (for Revolutionary War service)

In the original suit Walker claimed that he was the owner of a tract of land and some employees of Line and Winchester forcibly broke into and held his land and evicted him off his own property. This case is to appeal the original case of forcible and unlawful entry and detainer.

Plaintiff sued to have lien placed on defendant's property for payment of $60.74, the cost of constructing a sidewalk in front of defendant's house & lot. In accordance with local ordinance defendant notified to build sidewalk within 30 days. When defendant failed to do so the city constructed the sidewalk, and now seeks reimbursement from defendant.

The plaintiff is the widow of Thomas Chilton and inherited his estate. Thomas Chilton was a joint owner of land with defendant Isaac Chilton. The defendant sold the land and promised to pay Thomas half but did not.

C.J. Milliken and Herman H. Milliken, petitioners, are sued defendants A.A. Doty, W.D. Cooper, T.W. Doty, Chesley Alexander and their wives. Petitioners alleging that defendants executed to them a deed conveying three tracts of land located in the 9th District of Benton County valued at $9,500 with a total of 270 acres and 95 poles. However, after purchase, land was survayed at 237 acres instead.

City seeks to recover $70.15 from defendant, the cost of constructing a concrete sidewalk in front of a lot that she owns. City maintains that in accordance with an ordinance defendant was notified to construct the sidewalk. After she failed to do so within required 30 days the city built the sidewalk & charged her with the construction cost which she has refused to pay.

Additional Defendant: A. H. Strattman. City condemned for its own use a strip of land belonging to defendants. Jury appointed to lay off by metes & bounds the land that had been awarded to the city & assess the damages to which the owners were entitled. Jury assessed property's value at $5860. City dissatisfied with the award and appeals the finding.