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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 | 1925 | State v. Percy Hughs & Verdell Bowden | Carroll | Larceny |
Hughs and Bowden were accused of stealing and concealing 100lbs. of cotton seed from E. L. Coleman and Tom Sales. |
West | Range: 78 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1829 | 39 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1925 | State v. Lessli Rich & Forest Rich | Carroll | Murder, 2nd degree |
Lessli is also spelled Leslie and Lesslie. Cousins, Leslie and Forest, were accused of the second degree murder of Will McKinney. After a verbal altercation, Leslie and Forest attacked McKinney, one of them striking him on the temple with a wooden board. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1852 | 265 | Order A Copy |