Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1858 State v. William W. Hollingsworth Claiborne Disturbance of Public Worship

A Methodist congregation was having a church trial of Hollingsworth, who had been accused of speaking evil of some of the ministers of the church. In his defense, Hollingsworth stated that everything he said was true, after which the disturbance occurred. The jury found him guilty and fined him $10.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1160 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 State v. John M. Shaw Claiborne Burglary and Larceny

Aliases: Martin Shaw, Martin Phillips, Martin Goin; Victim: William Whited; Items stolen: 1 bank note for 50 dollars, 10 bank notes for 20 dollars, 20 bank notes for 10 dollars, 100 bank notes for 5 dollars, 40 bank notes for 3 dollars, 30 bank notes for 2 dollars, 50 bank notes for 1 dollar, for a total of 1180 dollars

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1162 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 State v. James Wells Claiborne Other

Peace Warrant. William Herrill swore out warrant, fearing Wells might destroy his property, since 3 days before that, he heard from Josiah & Elizabeth Ramsey that Wells threatened if Herrill's cow got in his field again he would make a mark on her. Herrill then found his cow had been severely cut in the hip, to the bone, apparently with a knife. Hezekiah Ruth also testified.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1160 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 State v. James Carpenter Claiborne Failure to Perform Official Duties

Grand jury returned presentment against A. Burchett for tippling, against G.W. Rese for nuisance, & against Carpenter as road overseer for failing to keep a public road -- the Bean's Station Turnpike -- in good repair. After hearing evidence, the court quashed the presentment as to Carpenter, which action the attorney general appealed to the SC.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1160 6 Order A Copy