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 | 1847 | William P. Jones & Thomas Jones v. Frances Lyon | Grainger | Slaves, Ownership of |
Case file is incomplete; brief and decree only. Also deposition of Epaphroditus Hightower and Benjamin Looney regarding a slave named Martha. Exhibits include "Rules of the Court of Chancery" poster. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 75 | 16 | Order A Copy |