Order Cases Online
The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1938 | J. L. Birdwell v. J. D. Ford & Mattie Ford | Sullivan | Land and Title Dispute |
Birdwell was the owner of 2 tracts of land when defendants took possession of a part of said lands. Defendants disregarded Birdwell's notice to stop trespassing on his land and stop constructing a fence. Plaintiff sued for title to land and recovery for cut timber. Exhibits include: map, blueprint, and 2 return receipts. 3 folders. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1264 | 422 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1938 | Sullivan County v. E. B. Harris et al. | Sullivan | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendants: Lillian M. Harris, E. C. & Hazel Graves, Virgie French, all citizens of 11th Civil District of Sullivan county, The First and Peoples National Bank of Gate City, Virginia, The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Dispute over tract of land owned by the defendant wanted by the petitioner to use in connection with the erection of a school building. Petitioner has asked that the defendant to furnish this land for school purposes but defendants have refused. |
East | Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1289 | 321 | Order A Copy |