Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-08-03
LAW REPORTS.

CRIMINAL COCRT-H. Z. Hudson,
Hf1CC.-This Court went into session
Yesterday morning at the usual hour,
and proceeded to dispose of the eases
-et for the week. The case of State V.
BIZ Atkinson, cOlOred, indicted for
house breaking and grand larceny,
gVas first called. A jury being impan-
uplled. the facts and circumstances
connected with the case were inVeSJl-
gated and, after a patient hearing OF
several hours, the case was given TO
the Jury, who returned a verdict OF
guilty and assessed the punishment at
six years in the peni1entiary. The
above defendant has been indicted
during the last two years between tep
sud twelve times, but always man
aged to escape UNPUBLISHED. lie may
DC set down as a chronic thief. Case
of State vs.. Bill Evans, John Henry
and John johnson, cOlOred, indicted
for larceny from the person, followed
next. Cpon being a%rraigned for trial
the defendants entered a plea of guilty,
Hberaup0n 4 jury was called to fix
the punishment, which was accord
Engly dOne-each defendant being
assessed q term Of twelve years IN the
p~enitenJiary.
CuANCERY COCRT.-WD1. II. Smith,
CbORceIOr.-ThiS Court met pursuant
10 adjournment, at 10 O'Clock. This
being the last day for the transaction
IF business q large number Of AtTor-
neys were in attendance, presenting
motions, filing DEGREES, etc. A great
number Of orders and entries incl
lent TO a final adjournment were dis
posed %. Court is expected to adjourn
20 Court in Course on Friday next.
SO more new business VIII be consid-
cred.
DEGREES fled yesterday:
white ys Gwyn, final.
NeCohbs vs Smith, sale confirmed.
Rash " Wallace, demurrer over
riled.
Cunningham vs. Cunningham, sale.
Motion * NOfatt, order on Recei-
yer.
Edwards W Graft, sale confirmed.
sIcBrOOksv " Brooks, sale confirmed.
Woodbury. vs. Beattie, demurrer SIS
tanned
Tar " Overton, demurrer over
ruled.
Harding " Stith, demurrer over-
ruled.
Hudnan rs Chambers, motion over
ruled.
Sherman vs. Hartnett, motion over
ruled.
StiImanvs Stillman, as to aiimOny.
Bethel VS. Nelson, Clerk to declare
dividend.
Johnson " Park, report confirmed.
Campbell vs ClaybroOk, execution.
Richardson ~ Neatch, execution.
Montgomery " Montgomery, vest
5ng title.
s. Bank vs. Flppin, vesting title.
Parker Vs Bets, reference.
Hamilton vs. Treat, sale.
Bowers Us Bryan, final.
S~OmmerVille " shelton, demurrer
0yerruled.
Ford vs. Wright, appeal.
SchOOlield vs. Bingham, sale.
Robinson vs. Park, on pTOeedendO.
Oliver " Mclean, decretal.
Drake - % -
C|avanaugh vs. Martin, reference.
Weller vs. Quimby, tax order.
Together with quite a number OF
unimpOrtant orders.
Court meets again on Friday the 9th,
at 8 am.
The case Of Wallace Us Hudson will
be tried on Monday the 9Th inst, at 9
O'Clock am, before r.. Z. Jackson,
Esq., as special Chancellor.
MUNICIPAL COUBT-G. u. F0uge,
Judoe..=The AugUst term Of this
Court will convene to-day at 10
o'clock. Garnishees viii be required
to answer, and all motions which par
ties are entitled to of course" win be
heard and determined, after which
the Court viii adjourn +" without day"
Attorneys are reminded, however,
that Notwithstanding the adjournment
Of the Court, pleadings must be made
up within the usual time.