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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 | 1875 | State v. J. E. Fussell | Dickson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Very little information pertaining to the case within these documents. Incomplete case file. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13 | 8 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | State v. Holloway M. Seals | Dickson | Murder |
Holloway was accused of assaulting James Jones, beating him with a maul. Although Jones was able to stand following the incident, and return to his father's house, he died six weeks later. Jones' father testified that Seales accused Jones of owing him money for constructing a coffin for Jones' son six months earlier, but Jones protested. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13 | 272 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | State v. J. D. Thomas | Dickson | Other |
Thomas was accused of shooting a cow that belonged to Ann Tidwell. Cause of action: Wounding beast. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 18a | 20 | Order A Copy |