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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1874 | State v. W. L. West | Cannon | Profanity |
West was accused of swearing in public and taking god's name in vain. He was quoted as saying, "G*d d*mn you, you all are g*d d*amn liars" and other profane oaths. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. Benjamin Hayes | Cannon | Profanity |
Grand jury indictment for profanity. Defendant spoke the following words in a public place: "God dam you; Go to hell; Kiss my ass." Defendant made a motion to quash the indictment. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 25a | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | State v. J. P. Elkins | Cannon | Profanity |
In 1874 Elkins "did profanely curse and swear and take the name of g*d d*amn in vain openly, publicly, and notoriously, and in a public place and in the presence and hearing of divine good citizens of our said state." |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13 | 16 | Order A Copy |