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 | 1919 | State v. Raymond Bryant | Carroll | Gambling |
Bryant is charged with unlawfully betting and wagering money "and other valuable things on a game of chance played with dice." |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1566 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1919 | State v. H. C. Swayne | Carroll | Illegitimate Child/Bastardy |
Katie Sneed was the child's mother and the one who brought the situation to the state's attention. |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1636 | 73 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1919 | State v. Dave Wilder | Carroll | Murder, 1st degree |
Victim was Bettie Green. Murder occurred in July of 1913. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1784 | 319 | Order A Copy |