Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | 1883 | Jesse Fults v. State | Warren | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1883 | Sarah Jane Woodlee, in error v. State | Warren | Keeping a Bawdy House |
The State charged Woodlee with running a "disorderly house." The jury found her guilty "hesitatingly," and fined her $5. |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1145 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | State v. John Beach | Warren | Assault |
The State charged Beach with assault and profanity for threatening Mack Milton with a knife, cursing, and threatening to return with his "crowd" to kill Mack, Henry Melton, and H. M. Rogers. |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1147 | 19 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | State v. Hatton Malone | Warren | Burglary and Larceny |
Incomplete case file. Judgment only. Noted on the document that he died. No date given for death. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 738 | 3 | Order A Copy |