Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1922 C. C. Cabler v. State Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 465 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Gid Rideout v. State Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

George Lahue testified that he witnessed the plaintiff in the woods shooting at a tree with a pistol. The plaintiff states that he has not carried a pistol in ten years and was using a rifle to shoot the tree. The plaintiff further notes that he was previously attacked by Lahue for charging him with stealing. Several witnesses testified to Lahue's poor character.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 951 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1920 James Stanley v. State Wilson Possession of Illegal Weapons Middle Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 153 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Ja's (Pig) Dill v. State Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 131 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 Richard Vaughn v. State Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Vaughn, a family physician, is accused of illegally carrying and displaying a pistol. Witness testimony suggests that Vaughn was known to drink to excess.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 872 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 State v. Richard Marlen Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Carrying a pistol.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 302 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 State v. Richard Phelps Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Phelps was charged with carrying a pocket pistol which was not commonly carried or used in the United States Army. Phelps who was not a policeman or officer engaged in the actual discharge of his official duties or on a journey outside of Wilson County.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 35a 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 State v. Joe Stone Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 85 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. Tom Ledbetter Wilson Possession of Illegal Weapons Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 409 67 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 William Oakley v. State Wilson Possession of Illegal Weapons Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 58 0 Order A Copy