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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1888 | J. R. Groves v. William Morrow & John Lumsden | Van Buren | Land, Contract Dispute |
August 1883, plaintiff sold defendants two tracts of land, title to be conveyed when defendants had land surveyed & acreage/price determined, & defendants paid half in cash - the balance due in 12 months. Survey showed a 2200 acre total. Plaintiff brought suit when defendants refused to pay the purchase price of $2040, thought they held the title. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 732 | 110 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | State v. Ebb Seales | Van Buren | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
On Sept 1, 1887, defendant said to have carried a 'belt pistol, pocket pistol, and revolver pistol' openly and in the hand. First trial ended in mistrial, as jury was deadlocked. Next term of court defendant found guilty as charged & fined $50. Defense agued that he carried said pistols for lawful purposes, such as hunting squirrel & deer. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 734 | 23 | Order A Copy |