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 | 1934 | Charlie Spoon v. State | Grainger | Murder |
Charlie Spoon fired two shots at Roy Helton killing him. The incident occurred outside of Helton's restaurant and filling station. Although Spoon had a gun, Helton had only a glass Coca Cola bottle. Spoon was obviously drunk and swearing at Helton. Witnesses testified that the Coca Cola bottle could have been used as a weapon, and was a threat to Spoon's life. |
East | Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1534 | 199 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1934 | State v. Sam Biddle | Grainger | Rape |
Victim: Mildred Davis, a female under 12 years of age. |
East | Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 774 | 70 | Order A Copy |