Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
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| Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | PDFs | Actions |
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| 1893 | The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Clarksville, Tennessee v. Thomas Herndon, et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Additional defendants: T. P. Major, Wm. J Ely, and G. Wood. Herndon and Major, described as tobacco warehousemen, went out of business and failed to pay debt owed to the plaintiff. Plaintiff brought suit complaining that Herndon was attempting to dispose of property in order to conceal if from creditors and seeking the settlement of the partnerships affairs. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: 4 Box Number: 990 |
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| 1893 | Stewart, Ralph & Co. v. F. P. Gracey & Brother | Montgomery | Debt | Stewart, Ralph and Co. was comprised of Robt. Stewart, Alex Ralph, Jno. W. Woodside and Saml. Hendrickson. F. P. Gracey and Brother was comprised of F. P. Gracey and Matt Gracey. Plaintiffs were manufacturers of "snuff," in Philadelphia, PA. They purchased a lot of tobacco in Clarksville, Tennessee and contracted with the defendant to store it in their warehouse. Plaintiffs brought suit after the warehouse caught fire and their tobacco was destroyed. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: 4 Box Number: 990 |
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| 1893 | R. P. Maynard v. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. | Montgomery | Damages | Plaintiff was employed by the defendant as a section laborer and was injured in an accident caused by a worn handcar brake. Plaintiff claimed the defendant was negligent in its duty to fix said brake and brought suit for damages. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 6 Box Number: 970 |
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| 1893 | Oliver Davis Sr. v. State | Montgomery | Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way | Plaintiff in error was accused of placing bars across a public road running through his farm. Road was described as the main road running between Bud's Creek and Palmyra. The road was originally constructed by a furnace company for hauling charcoal and ore. Casefile notes that Davis's farm may have been registered under his wife's name. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 5 Box Number: 965 |
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| 1893 | Lowenthal & Son, et al. v. Max Levin, et al. | Montgomery | Debt on Account | Lowenthal is variously written as Loventhal. Addtl pltfs: B. S. Loventhal, S. J. Loventhal, H. Weil, L. Weil, A. Weil - partners in business at, KY under the name of H. Weil & Sons, M. J. Levy, and Leon Levy in business under the name of M. J. Levy & Son in Nashville. Addtl dfnts.: Frank Levin, S. Oppenhiemer, & Nute Allison. Dfnts. operated a cigar and spirits business, got into debt, and sold stock to et al. dfnts., but didn't pay off debt with it. Pltfs. sued to recover debts. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: 1 Box Number: 975 |
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| 1893 | Louisville and Nashville Rail Road Co. v. Mrs. A. S. Jordan | Montgomery | Damages | Plaintiff owned a railroad line running through the property of the defendant. The line was purchased by the plaintiff in 1859 from the Memphis, Clarksville, and Louisville Railroad Co. and included right of way through said property. Plaintiff also claimed right to 100 feet extending from either side of the road. Plaintiff complained that the defendant blocked access to the 100 ft. right of way and brought suit. The property in controversy was located in the 19th Civil District of Montgomery County. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 6 Box Number: 972 |
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| 1893 | Lena M. Ragsdale v. Lewis A. Ragsdale | Montgomery | Divorce | Plaintiff brought suit seeking a divorce from the defendant and a decree granting a previously promised interest in a $25,000 note. Plaintiff claimed that defendant was physically abusive and stated that he threatened her life several times. The defendant received a large estate from his father and was perhaps worth up to $200,000. He originally lived in Meridian, Mississippi but moved to Clarksville with his wife where he invested in trotting horses. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: 4 Box Number: 990 |
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| 1893 | L. Gauchat v. J. F. Wood | Montgomery | Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way | Plaintiff and defendant were neighboring business owners in the City of Clarksville, Tennessee. Plaintiff was the owner of a mercantile jewelry, silverware, watch, and clock business, and the plaintiff was the owner of a mercantile hardware, agriculture, stove, and tin ware business. Plaintiff brought suit complaining that the defendant loaded and unloaded merchandise in front on plaintiff's building, thus obstructing traffic and causing him to lose customers. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: 4 Box Number: 990 |
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| 1893 | Kentucky National Bank v. The Farmers & Merchants National Bank | Montgomery | Debt | This bill was filed by the plaintiff against the defendant (both national banks) alleging that it and the defendant had been doing a "collecting business," through each other and as a result the defendant became indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of $674. The transaction upon which the suit was based was made between Herndon and Major and W. J. Burnett. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 2 Box Number: 953 |
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| 1893 | J. E. Fort v. N. L. Northington | Montgomery | Debt | Plaintiff issued a note to J. G. Warfiled for $206 and made several payments. Warfield died around 1881 and the note fell into the hands of the defendant as administrator. The defendant filed a bill for the balance of the note but was awarded twice the principal and interest due. Plaintiff filed this bill seeking a review and correction of said decree and a judgment against the defendant for the excess money received . | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: 3 Box Number: 989 |
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| 1893 | Henry Lurton (col.) v. A. R. Gholson Surviving Partner, et al. | Montgomery | Injunction | Additional defendants: J. M. Collier, Mattie Smith, W. J. Smith, J. P. Dunlop and wife Laura Dunlop, Charles Smith, and Earl Smith. A. R. Gholson was the surviving member of Smith and Gholson (which also included C. G. Smith). Plaintiff purchased from Smith and Gholson a tract of land located in the City of Clarksville, Tennessee. Plaintiff believed the purchase was rescinded after a claim was made by L. & N. R. R. Co. Smith died and Gholson brought suit and received judgment for the original notes. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: 4 Box Number: 990 |
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| 1893 | First National Bank of Clarksville v. Smith, Edwards & Co. et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Additional defendants: McMurray and Co. composed of William McMurray and Chas R. Hallums, Darden and Co. composed of William Darden and Chas. Hallums, and Jno. Staton Deputy Sheriff. Smith Edwards and Co. was comprised of J. H. Smith, J. T. Edwards, and W. B. Anderson. Defendants (with the exception of Staton) are all engaged in the tobacco selling and warehouse business. This is a bill filled to collect payment of a previous judgment which remains due and unpaid. 2 folders. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 2 Box Number: 954 |
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| 1893 | Bruce L. Rice, admr. of William Newbern, dec. v. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. | Montgomery | Damages | In 1892 William Newbern, an employee of the defendant, was struck by a train in the town of Clarksville. He died from the resulting injuries, leaving a widow and six children. Plaintiff brought suit for damages as the administrator of Newbern's estate. The defendant claimed Newbern was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Newbern earned $25 per month cleaning the defendant's "Princeton," train. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 6 Box Number: 972 |
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| 1893 | Abe & Pomp Thompkins v. State | Montgomery | Trespass | The plaintiffs in error are accused of entering the property of S. B. Seat and tearing down fences and gates. The fence in controversy was built across "Old Seven Mile Ferry Road," which runs through Seat's property. Seat claims the road was no longer public but that is still occasionally used as a "shun," road to avoid a nearby toll-gate. Seat and the plaintiffs are neighbors. Plaintiffs claim the road is still public and the only way to travel from their homes. Exhibit materials include a small map. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 3 Box Number: 955 |
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| 1892 | William M. Daniel & West& Burney v. C. W. Staton Sheriff et al. | Montgomery | Injunction | The law firm of West and Burney wascomprised of John J. West and R. H. Burney. Additional defendants: H. C. Merritt and R. H. Poindexter, assignees of the Franklin Bank. West and Burney were employed by W. A. Settle to defend him against a suit brought by assignees Poindexter and Merritt. Plaintiffs are seeking to restrict Staton from selling property under the resulting judgment and to have their lien against Settle be declared superior to that of the defendants. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 6 Box Number: 944 |
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| 1892 | William Haynes v. State | Montgomery | Other | Cause of action: Abusing a female under 10 years. Plaintiff in error was accused of raping 8 year old Almania Garrett at the home of her aunt, Ellen Trice. The plaintiff frequently stayed at Trice's home and employed her to do his washing. Casefile notes that Garrett's parents are dead and she has lived with Trice for two years. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 3 Box Number: 955 |
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| 1892 | William Daniel & Thos. L. Yancey v. N. L. Carney et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Add def: The First Colored Baptist Church of Clarksville, Ed. Cross, Clayton Cross, Robt. Snadon, Gabe Shelby, Lewis Redmond, C. D. Keesee, Geo Vance, J. W. Skinner, Joe Cross, Dawson Dick, and Wm. Barksdale, all deacons. The First Colored Baptist Church, organized in the 1860s, is described as being the oldest "colored," church in Clarksville. In 1890 the church became the center of various lawsuits stemming from dissatisfaction with the pastor. Pla.s are seeking payment of a previous judgment. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 4 Box Number: 935 |
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| 1892 | W. G. Russell v. T. W. Lewis, admr. | Montgomery | Sale of Land/Property | This bill was filed against the estate of W. T. Lewis, dec. Plaintiff alleged that he exchanged a plot of land with deceased for other plot. W. T. Lewis was to pay plaintiff the difference between the two tracts of land. Instead of paying difference, deceased was to give sell half interest for final payment. Deceased died before making final payment. Plaintiff therefore sued his estate. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 5 Box Number: 913 |
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| 1892 | W. C. Dibrell v. The Citizens Building & Loan Association et al. | Montgomery | Injunction | Additional defendants: A. Howell and James T. Wood. In order to secure the payment of a $500 note J. J. Rye executed a mortgage conveying a house and lot to the Citizens Building and Loan Association. Rye then sold said property to the plaintiff who assumed Rye would pay the balance due to the association. Plaintiff now complains that Rye did not pay said balance and states that the Citizens Building and Loan Association has without notice, sold said property to James T. Wood. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 6 Box Number: 941 |
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| 1892 | Thomas H. Elliott. exe. of Stephen Pettus. dec. v. Mrs. Anna Dingee et al. | Montgomery | Estate Settlement | Additional defendants: John H. Pettus exe. of Thos. F. Pettus dec., Ed. Pettus, Thos. F. Pettus Jr., Lewis T. Gold and wife, Sallie Gold, A. C. Pettus, William Pettus, M. D. Dennis, John Dennis, Z. P. Dennis, Ed. Dennis, Oscar Dennis, Ellen Dennis, Stephen Dennis, John Cowherd, Mattie Cowherd, John Ross, and Mildred Ross. This bill was filed to determine the appropriate distribution of money from the estate of T. F. Pettus to his daughter Anna Dingee. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 5 Box Number: 935 |
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| 1892 | State v. Elisha Gilmore | Montgomery | Forgery | The defendant and William Whitlock are accused of attempting to pass a forged checks to Joseph Rosenfield and Bayer Saywitz and Co. from F. B. Shelby. Shelby states that she did not sign or authorize the check in controversy. The original case resulted in a guilty verdict and a sentence of 8 years of hard labor in a Nashville penitentiary. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 3 Box Number: 955 |
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| 1892 | Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. W. J. Ross | Montgomery | Debt | The defendant in error brought suit seeking compensation for a hog that was struck and killed by a train belonging to the plaintiff in error. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 5 Box Number: 935 |
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| 1892 | J. W. Wickam & Jesse Weaver v. John M. Smith | Montgomery | Petitions for Certiorari | This is an application for writs of Certiorari and Supersedeas in a case involving debt due by note from the plaintiffs in error (as surety) to the defendant in error. The plaintiffs attempted to appeal a judgement won by the defendant but their appeal was dismissed after claims from the defendant that the appeal bonds were irregular. Plaintiffs claim that they acted under the instructions of the Montgomery County Justice of the Peace. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 6 Box Number: 940 |
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| 1892 | Irvin Quarles v. State | Montgomery | Motion for Appeal | 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. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 5 Box Number: 913 |
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| 1892 | Franklin Bank, etc. v. William M. Daniel et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Add pla: H. C. Merritt, and R. H. Poindexter. Additional defendants: R. H. Burney, J. J. West, and W. A. Settle. Plaintiffs filed a previous suit against Settle for which they received a judgment in their favor of $15,000. Settle filed a separate suit alleging damages for the resulting attachments. Plaintiffs claim Settle has mortgaged several properties and seek to have said mortgages declared void. This case is related to "William M. Daniel and West and Burney v. C. W. Staton Sheriff et al." | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: 2 Box Number: 952 |
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| 1892 | Franklin Bank v. G. N. Byers, et al | Montgomery | Bank Note | Plaintiff company sued defendants for non-payment of a bank note Additional Defendant: E. B. Byers | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 4 Box Number: 933 |
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| 1892 | Fannie Wilmuth v. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. | Montgomery | Damages | Wilmuth here sued defendant for damages of $19,075 for negligently causing the death of her husband A. J. Wilmuth dec. 1889. A. J. was a brakeman and was ordered to uncouple a train from a locomotive. But the brake was not on in the engine, and so the train rolled back, killing A. J. | Middle |
Range: 37 Section: C Shelf: 6 Box Number: 1192 |
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| 1892 | Consolidated Causes of Citizens Bank of Princeton Kentucky v. Kendrick Pettus & Co., et al. & William Dority Assignee & Co. v. Franklin Bank, et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Too many additional defendants to note. This was a creditors bill brought by the plaintiff individually and on behalf of all of the other creditors of Kendrick Pettus and Co. and Kendrick Rabbeth and Co. Kendrick Pettus and Co. was composed of J. C. Kendrick, J. H. Pettus, Geo. S. Irwin, and J. W. Shaw. Kendrick Rabbeth and Co. is composed of the same but with the exception of Shaw. This case may be related to "Franklin Bank v. Kendrick, Pettus, and Co.," located in MT 882. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 5 Box Number: 935 |
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| 1892 | Clarksville National Bank v. The Franklin Bank et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Too many additional defendants to note. The plaintiff brings suit on its own behalf and for all of the other creditors of the Franklin Bank. This case may be related to "Consolidated Causes of Citizens Bank of Princeton Kentucky v. Kendrick Pettus and Co. et al. and William Dority Assignee and Co. v. Franklin Bank et al.," also located in MT 935. | Middle |
Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: 5 Box Number: 935 |
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| 1891 | The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company v. G. L. Pitt admr. of Newton Sullivan | Montgomery | Damages | Defendant in error is sued for damages related to the death of Newton Sullivan. Sullivan was employed by the plaintiff in error and on the day of his death was traveling on a train owned by the plaintiff to his work area. Sullivan was instructed to wait until the train neared the job site and then he and the other men traveling with him were to jump off. When he attempted to jump, Sullivan fell under the train's wheels and was instantly killed. Add. materials located in MT 935. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 894 |
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| 1891 | State v. George Avant | Montgomery | Murder | Victim: Kate Avant, wife of George, died by poisoning with strychnine. | Middle |
Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: 6 Box Number: 487 |
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| 1891 | State v. Franklin Bank, et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Plaintiff alleges that defendants owed the state for surety bonds that were not paid as agreed. Additional Defendants: R.H. Poindexter, H.C. Merritt, P.C. Hambaugh, Clay Stacker, admr. Of W.S. Poindexter, dec., A.G. Goodlett, Jno. H. Pettus, Wm. Dority | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: 6 Box Number: 882 |
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| 1891 | Polk G. Johnson v. Lucy E. Williams | Montgomery | Estate Dispute | Plaintiff in error is admr. of D. W. Williams dec. Defendant in error is the mother of D. W. Williams dec. The defendant originally brought a bill against the plaintiff to recover a legacy left to her by her sister Mollie Ward in 1879. D. W. Williams was the administrator of Ward's estate and collected large sums of money belonging to it but died before making a final settlement. The defendant was the primary beneficiary of said estate. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: 6 Box Number: 884 |
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| 1891 | Pleas Allen v. L. & N. R. R. Co. | Montgomery | Damages | Plaintiff was a section hand employed by the defendant to work on their railroads and was injured after jumping from a handcar on which he was a passenger. Plaintiff notes that he jumped from the car when the section boss warned of an oncoming train. Plaintiff complains that the operation of a handcar during the time of a known train arrival is negligent. Defendant believes this to be common practice and denies any wrongdoing. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 890 |
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| 1891 | Northern Bank of Tennessee v. Saywer, Wallace, & Co. | Montgomery | Debt | NBT sued SWC for debts due in the amount of $2,039.96. Before the death of S.F. Beaumont, he owed SWC, but his estate was sold to balance this debt. SWC did not receive payment. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: 5 Box Number: 849 |
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| 1891 | Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. Dora Northington | Montgomery | Wrongful Death | Northington's husband, Henderson Northington, died of injuries sustained after being thrown from a railroad handcart while working. Plaintiff's attorneys suggest the illness and death was caused by "African" consumption or "galloping" consumption rather than injuries. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: 5 Box Number: 845 |
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| 1891 | Julia Johnson v. City of Clarksville | Montgomery | Injury and Damages | Appeal of a case where plaintiff fell and injured herself on a city street. She was awarded $300.00 in damages. Appeal was overruled. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: 4 Box Number: 843 |
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| 1891 | John I. Jackson et al. v. Mrs. Jane Lyle et al. | Montgomery | Estate Dispute | Add. plaintiffs: Laura Jackson wife of John I. Jackson, and J. W. Attaway and wife Lou Attaway. Additional defendants: Samuel F. Lyle. Henry Lyle dec. was the father of the plaintiffs Laura and Lou, the husband of def. Jane and father of def. Samuel. Plaintiffs claim Jane Lyle received a tract of land from her husband's estate that was set aside as dower and homestead and is now unlawfully destroying valuable timber. Said land is located in the 18th Civil District of Montgomery County. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 894 |
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| 1891 | J. H. Zarecor Assignee of the Tennessee Range & Manufacturing Company v. The Arlington Hotel Company | Montgomery | Debt | Plaintiff company alleged that defendant company owed them for a contract to steam heat defendant hotel. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: 2 Box Number: 859 |
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| 1891 | H. C. Merritt & R. H. Poindexter Trustees of the Franklin Bank v. R. A. Wilson | Montgomery | Debt | This is an appeal of a previous judgment in a suit brought against the defendant seeking payment of a note owed to the Franklin Bank. The matter in controversy is whether the defendant was the owner of a certificate of deposit that may offset the debt owed. The plaintiffs claim the defendant's mother and brother were the actual owners of said certificate of deposit. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 894 |
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| 1891 | G. W. McElroy v. The Franklin Bank et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Additional defendants: Jno. H. Pettus, Ed Walter, and Kate Poindexter former admr. and Clay Stacker current admr. W. S. Poindexter dec. Plaintiff was Trustee of Stewart County and as such had on deposit at the Franklin Bank $2655 when the bank failed and made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors. Plaintiff now sues the bank and other defendants on a written guaranty they made to him securing the payment on all deposits. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: 6 Box Number: 884 |
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| 1891 | G. Vaughn an Company v. Herndon & Major | Montgomery | Damages | Plaintiff is a tobacco buying firm located in Louisville, KY. Defendants are members of a tobacco board of trade responsible for disputes among purchasers and sellers and reclamation. The plaintiff purchased a hogshead of tobacco at auction and based off off of a provided sample. When the tobacco arrived the plaintiff discovered an inferior product that did not match said sample. When the plaintiffs contacted the defendant for reclamation, they were denied. Exhibit materials include Tobacco Board By-Laws. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: 6 Box Number: 851 |
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| 1891 | G. L. Pitt, admr. of B. F. Madole, dec. v. Mrs. A. R. Poole | Montgomery | Estate Dispute | The defendant is the sister of B. F. Madole dec. who committed suicide in 1888. The plaintiff argues that before his death, Madole made a conveyance of real estate located in the 7th Civil District of Montgomery County to the defendant in order to avoid paying debts. Plaintiff also believes that Madole made an additional gift of $500 to his sister with the knowledge that his estate was insolvent. Plaintiff is seeking to recover the money and real estate in an effort to pay creditors of Madole's estate. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 890 |
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| 1891 | Franklin Bank v. W. A. Settle et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Add. Defendants: Annie Settle, James L. Glenn, Moses and Blanche L. Fletcher, and The Knights of Pythias, Cumberland Lodge No. 17. Pla. claims def. is indebted to them for several notes which remain unpaid. Pla. complains that def. has transferred property to his wife in order to conceal it from his creditors. Pla. further complains that The Knights of Pythias are indebted to the def. for brick work completed by def. Case file notes def. owned a brickyard which is now insolvent. 2 folders | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: 1 Box Number: 857 |
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| 1891 | Franklin Bank v. M. L. Rudolph | Montgomery | Debt | Plaintiff is seeking the payment of two notes due from the defendant in the sum of $408. Defendant admits the existence of said notes but claims they were made under circumstances which prohibit recovery against him. Plaintiff further argues that said notes were actually made in his father's (J. R. Rudolph) name and were signed by him out of convenience and only after the suggestion of the bank cashier. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 890 |
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| 1891 | Franklin Bank v. Kendrick, Pettus, & Co. | Montgomery | Debt Dispute | This case is to settle a dispute of debt over a lien placed on the mill of the defendants. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: 6 Box Number: 882 |
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| 1891 | Franklin Bank of Clarksville v. J. W. Johnson (col.) et al. | Montgomery | Bank Note | A bank loan was given to J.W. Johnson (col) in the amount of $880.00 for a parcel of land. The note was executed with bank employee W.S. Poindexter as a surety. Defendant defaulted on debt after Poindexter's death. Additional Defendants W.S. Poindexter, Kate C. Poindexter (admr) | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: 4 Box Number: 843 |
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| 1891 | Franklin Bank et al. v. C. W. Tyler | Montgomery | Debt | Additional plaintiffs: H. C. Merritt and R. H. Poindexter. Merritt and Poindexter are assignees of the bank, appointed to wind up its affairs for the benefit of creditors. Plaintiffs claim the defendant is surety on a note due to the bank by W. M. Rollow as well as the owner of an overdrawn account. Def. notes that he is the County Judge and financial agent for Montgomery County, and it was in this capacity that he wrote the checks in controversy. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 890 |
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| 1891 | F. B. Q. Clothing Co. et al. v. B. Friedman et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Additional pla: A. R. Gholson. Additional defendants: Isidor Bacherig, W. H. Turner, A. Friedman, E. Glick and Joe May. B. Friedman owned a mercantile business located in a rented building on Franklin Street in Clarksville, Tennessee. When Friedman's business failed he made general assignment of his property to L. Jonas. Gholson was appointed receiver. The defendants, including several past employees of Friedman, are creditors. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 890 |
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| 1891 | Bryce Stewart v. Edward Shackleford et al. | Montgomery | Debt | Additional defendants: Gertrude and W. W. Old, James, Amanda, Mamie, Lewis, Birdie, Irene, and Mary Shackleford, and Agnus and Samuel Wilcox. Plaintiff and Edward Shackleford were joint owners of over 16,000 acres of land located in Huston County, TN. Edward was also indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of $3,105. To secure this debt, Edward executed a deed to said lands in the form of a mortgage. Plaintiff complains the debt has never been paid and is now seeking foreclosure. | Middle |
Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: 2 Box Number: 892 |
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