Order Cases Online
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].
Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."
View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
View Entry | 1939 | Kathryn Trobaugh, et al. v. Viola Hopper | Grainger | Injunction |
Additional Complainants: Euene R Trobaugh, Jr., Henry Hopper. Exhibits: six large photos. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 508 | 168 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | Lockie Nichols v. D. R. Lewis et al. | Grainger | Deed Dispute |
Plaintiff claims Def. Lewis modified a promissory note in order to defraud Plaintiffs of ownership of a tract of land. Deceased: Amanda Nichols. Exhibits include promissory notes, trust & warranty deeds. Add. Defendants: Roy Vineyard, S. A. Elmore, Raymond Ballinger, J. W. Haworth. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 551 | 317 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | Mary Anna Morgan Coffey v. Josie Morgan Biddle, et al. | Grainger | Land, Partition of | East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 508 | 70 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1939 | Mae Lakins v. Mrs. W. C. Mallicoat, admr. | Grainger | Estate Settlement | East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 508 | 78 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1939 | State v. Johnnie Dutton | Grainger | Liquor Violation |
Cause of Action: Possesion of Liquor. Judgment of Guilty affirmed by the Supreme Court of Tennessee. |
East | Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 332 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | State v. Claude Lakins | Grainger | Rape |
Exhibit Materials: one pair of women's bloomers/underwear, torn, possible blood stains; one nylon stocking, torn, possible blood stains. Verdict of guilty affirmed by Supreme Court of Tenn. Name of Victim: Elizabeth Stansberry, daughter of Earl and Georgia Stansberry. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 298 | 180 | Order A Copy |