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 1882 James Cawthorn v. State Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 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 1882 State v. Sam Turney Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Additional parties: John Evans.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 62 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 State v. Fred Miles Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 77 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1816 State v. Irvin Gilbert Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Additional parties: H. V. Campbell, Henry Newbill, Cully Jewel, Calley Sawford, Dr. Sam McFarland.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 State v. William M. Hatcher Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Additonal defendant: Tom King. Charges were brought against Hatcher and King for selling liquor within four miles of an institution of learning.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1126 35 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 1883 State v. Tom Warren Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Warren was tried for unlawfully selling liquor within four miles of an educational institution. This case is similar to or possibly a duplicate of another case found in MT 1124.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1124 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 State v. W. M. Hatcher Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Hatcher was charged with selling and tippling liquor within four miles of an incorporated institution of learning. This file contains two cases with two different docket numbers.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1122 39 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 1916 State v. Gus Young Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 160 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 1883 State v. Tom Warren Wilson Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Warren was tried for unlawfully selling liquor within four miles of an educational institution. This case is similar to or possibly a duplicate of another case found in MT 1124.

 Middle Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1124 26 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