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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1926 | Arnold Jackson v. State | Anderson | Manslaughter |
Final Decree only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 72 | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1926 | Arthur B. Hooks v. State | Anderson | Other |
Final Decree only. Cause of action only listed as a felony. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 72 | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1931 | Adam Bunch v. State | Anderson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
For selling liquor within 4 miles of a schoolhouse. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1315 | 53 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | Avril Taylor v. State | Anderson | Assault |
Plaintiff in error and Oliver Gadd are accused of participating in the robbery and attempted murder of E. A. Jenkins. Jenkins was crossing a bridge when he noticed two men standing on the other side. According to Jenkins, one of the men pointed a pistol at him and he immediately ran. The bridge was under construction and the plaintiff in error was the night watchman. During the night of the incident, the pla. in error claims it was Jenkins who pointed at pistol at him. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1360 | 28 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1947 | B. N. (Boss) Beeler v. State | Anderson | Manslaughter | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 242 | 109 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1942 | Bob Bunch v. State | Anderson | Larceny | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 244 | 35 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1943 | Cecil Everett v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
"Possessing Liquor." |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 237 | 42 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1946 | Carlos Rhea v. State | Anderson | Murder |
"Murder in the First Degree." Victim: Hershel Webber. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 255 | 156 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1936 | Clayton Martin v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
Plaintiff charged with selling, transporting & possessing intoxicating liquors on 17 March 1935. |
East | Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 970 | 42 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1869 | Caswell Lewis v. H. D. C. Mynatt et al | Anderson | Trespass with Force of Arms |
Additional defendants listed in file. Plaintiffs are sued for damages in the sum of $10,000 for trespass with force and arms to his person and took property. Plaintiff believes the defendants will fraudulently dispose of his property. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1186 | 104 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1928 | D. A. Gibbs, et al. v. State | Anderson | Unknown |
Case is incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1694 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1893 | D. B. Mouror v. State | Anderson | Unknown |
Cover Sheet only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 94 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1944 | Daniel Lewis v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 244 | 38 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1928 | D. A. Gibbs v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
Plaintiff is appealing the charge that he sold liquor illegally. Case file is incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 80 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1928 | Elijah Foust v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
Plaintiff is appealing the charge of "Violating Temperance Law." Case is incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1694 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1944 | Ed Atterson v. State | Anderson | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Victim: Sam Black. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 253 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1859 | Ezekiel Taylor & Enoch Wallace v. Thomas Hooks | Anderson | Trespass and Damages |
Plaintiffs enter plea of trespass and damages of $50 against Hooks. Circuit Court found for defendant. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1141 | 7 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1926 | Fairo Phillips v. State | Anderson | Unknown |
Cause of Action: "Vio. T. L." Order only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 70 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1949 | Floyd Gray v. State | Anderson | Murder |
Also includes scissors and hair. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 244 | 91 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | Frank Wagner v. State | Anderson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Frank Wagner was a licensed druggist who was charged with "illegally selling intoxicating liquor" within four miles of a school house. |
East | Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1804 | 31 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | George Ford v. State | Anderson | Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way |
The plaintiff in error was accused of obstructing travel by building a fence across a public road. Exhibit materials include a hand-drawn plat map depicting the properties of the plaintiff, George Taylor, and P. and L. Hatmaker. Said lands lie near the Clinch River. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1645 | 20 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1946 | H. M. Brimer v. State | Anderson | Election Dispute |
Cause of Action: Illegal purchase of poll tax receipts. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 148 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1942 | Horace Lovell v. State | Anderson | Larceny |
"Petit Larceny." |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 237 | 168 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1928 | H. M. Brimer v. State | Anderson | Tax Violation |
Plaintiff is appealing the charge of "Violating Tobacco Tax Law." Case is incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1694 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | Horace Lea v. State | Anderson | Forgery |
Horace Lea was charged with forgery and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Horace Lea admitted to signing the names of W.J. Elliott and Will Lea but states that he had their authority and permission to do so. |
East | Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1403 | 74 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1926 | John S. Phillips v. State | Anderson | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
Order only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 68 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1942 | James Lovell v. State | Anderson | Receiving Stolen Goods | East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 202 | 109 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1948 | John H. Anderson v. State | Anderson | Manslaughter | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 242 | 109 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1937 | J. H. Todd v. State | Anderson | Larceny, Petit |
John Russell's house was robbed while he was out. Missing were some clothes and a shotgun. Todd is accused of the robbery. He was found in possession of the gun, which he claims he purchased at a pawn shop. |
East | Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1042 | 71 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1858 | Joseph P. Eaton v. John & Arthur Harlep | Anderson | Trespass with Force of Arms |
And willfully and maliciously shooting and killing one of the plaintiff's steers with damages of $50. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1160 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1926 | James Melton v. State | Anderson | Other |
Cause of Action: Violation of Compulsory School Law. Order only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 70 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1928 | Jim Webster v. State | Anderson | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Plaintiff is appealing the charge of "Assault with intent to commit Voluntary Manslaughter." Case is incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 20 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1694 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1906 | John McKamey v. State | Anderson | Manslaughter |
Forfeiture and appeal bond only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 92 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1947 | Jack Davis v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 242 | 22 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1947 | John I. Wallace v. State | Anderson | Larceny | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 242 | 16 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1948 | J. B. Fannin v. State | Anderson | Fraud |
Cause of Action: Writing a fraudulent check for a car. Includes receipts |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 244 | 109 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1935 | John Honeycutt v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
John Honeycutt was charged with possessing liquor. He was fined $100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail. |
East | Range: 8 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 913 | 34 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1865 | John A. McKamy, guardian for William R. Dail, admr. v. H. B. Bowling & D. H. Cummings | Anderson | Debt |
John A. McKamy was the guardian of Peggy C. McKamy for the use of W. R. Dail, administrator for the late Peggy C. McKamy. Question regards the lawfulness of U.S. Treasury notes to pay a debt. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1203 | 8 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1926 | Lewis Carroll& Daniel Carroll v. State | Anderson | Unknown |
Cause of Action entered as "F. A." Order only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 70 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1928 | Lindsay Foust v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
Plaintiff is appealing the charge that he transported liquor illegally. Case is incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 84 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1947 | Morgan K. Etter v. State | Anderson | Murder | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 242 | 145 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1890 | Merrian Palmer in error v. State | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
The State charged Merrian Palmer of illegally selling intoxicating beverages within four miles of a school house. |
East | Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1806 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | Phillip Nolan in error v. State | Anderson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
The State charged the defendant with 6 counts of illegally selling liquor within four miles of a school. Witnesses claimed they got the liquor from the "blind tiger" house and its "operative" that was under the employ, or a partner of, the defendant. "Blind tiger" or "blind pig" were terms used for a place where liquor is sold illegally such as a speakeasy. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1840 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1892 | Phil Nolan v. State AND M. F. Nolan v. State | Anderson | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
2 cases were bound together in box. Cover sheet of 1st case says M. F. Nolan v. State, but rest of case says Phil Nolan v. State. 2nd case says M. F. Nolan v. State throughout case. Both were charged with illegally carrying a pistol. |
East | Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1750 | 36 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1928 | Richard Lucas& Ellen Lucas v. State | Anderson | Unknown |
The case lists "Criminal Misdemeanor" as the cause of action. Case file is incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 80 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | Robert Ault v. State | Anderson | Liquor, Sale of to Minors |
The State charged the defendant with illegally selling liquor to minor T. W. Moore. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1852 | 10 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1948 | Richard W. Broestler v. State | Anderson | Assault | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 244 | 58 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1818 | State v. Wyat Adkins | Anderson | Counterfeiting |
Defendant's name spelled "Atkins" as well. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 58 | 9 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1941 | State v. S. H. Hatmaker | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
"Possessing liquor." |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 255 | 52 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1890 | State v. C. R. Laughter | Anderson | Liquor Violation |
The State charged Laughter with illegally selling liquor within four miles of a school house. |
East | Range: 19 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1826 | 56 | Order A Copy |