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 | 1872 | Hilliard J. Thompson v. John D. Alexander, Guardian | Blount | Trespass |
Alexander, guardian of Texanna Thompson, John Thompson, and Wells Thompson, sued Hilliard Thompson for trespass for wrongfully taking personal property belonging to his wards to his damage $5000. Too many items to name, included: food stuffs, farm equipment, furniture, livestock, etc…Court ruled in plaintiff's favor for $626.46 damages. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1244 | 49 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | State v. Benjamin Owens | Blount | Other |
Cause of action: carrying a pistol. Owens, colored, charged and found guilty of carrying pocket pistols. Court fined Owens $10 and sentenced him to be imprisoned in county jail for 30 days. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1212 | 34 | Order A Copy |