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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 | 1886 | G. W. Kincade v. William P. Hastings | Blount | Damages |
Plaintiff is noted as being colored. Plaintiff was attending the Freedman's Normal School but claimed he was wrongfully dismissed by the defendant. Plaintiff claimed this dismissal impacted his ability to attend Maryville College as well. Kincade sued for $2000 in damages due to the claimed improper dismissal. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1866 | 37 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | Jesse Peele, in error v. J. H. Goddard | Blount | Taxation Disputes |
Peele appealed a ruling of taxation against him in 1883 for $250, claiming he owed only $184.93 and was overcharged. |
East | Range: 19 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1875 | 17 | Order A Copy |