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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 | 1869 | Harlon Matthews v. John Griffiths | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Defendant interfered with the sale and property rights of a tract of land owned by the plaintiff. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1190 | 91 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1869 | State v. James Brown, et al. | Blount | Assault with Force and Arms |
Victim: Jacob Smith. There were nine other defendants, unknown. Incomplete file. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 742 | 8 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1869 | William Goddort v. James F. Gillispy & James K. Cox | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
Summons also mentions William Kidd, William H. Hamilton, George W. Caldwell, Joseph Gamble, & Robert L. Cutes as defendants to appear in the trial. Plaintiff is sued for damages in the sum of $12,000 for trespass with force of arms. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1186 | 47 | Order A Copy |