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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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1932 | George Thomas v. Mayor & Aldermen of Town of Erwin | Unicoi | Negligence |
Thomas owned lot on North Main St. in Erwin, TN on which he erected 1-story river rock bungalow as his residence. Dispute arose w/Town of Erwin when ditch running on side of Thomas' lot overflowed & flooded his basement, which Thomas claimed resulted from Town's actions in regrading nearby Elm & Maple Streets. Jury ruled in Thomas' favor, awarding him $650. Witnesses: Roy Morris, George Oakley, G.K. Painter & wife (all neighbors), O.E. Bogart, A.R. Brown (developer), Hollohan, Guy Robbins (town recorder). |
East | Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1298 | 203 | Order A Copy |