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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 | 1923 | State v. Bud Greer (col.) alias W. E. Greer (col.) | Carroll | Murder |
Charged with first degree murder for shooting to death Israel Browning in July 1921. He was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter and pardoned by Gov. Alfred Taylor on Jan. 13, 1923 before the case was appealed. Exhibit includes a Pardon for Bud Greer signed by Gov. Taylor. Pardon states that he is a "man of exceptionally good character, industrious and well thought of." Transcript not included. Only includes Supreme Court briefs, no original case file. |
West | Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1713 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1923 | State v. Mannie Cash & Charlie Carter | Carroll | Murder, 1st degree |
Charged with 1st degree murder. Victim was John Arnold. Mannie Cash is accused of hiring Charlie Carter for the purpose of murdering Arnold. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1761 | 563 | Order A Copy |