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 | 1909 | City of Paris v. Ed. M. Russell | Henry | Ordinance Violation |
Plaintiff sued to have lien placed on defendant's property for payment of $60.74, the cost of constructing a sidewalk in front of defendant's house & lot. In accordance with local ordinance defendant notified to build sidewalk within 30 days. When defendant failed to do so the city constructed the sidewalk, and now seeks reimbursement from defendant. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1049 | 92 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1909 | City of Paris v. Mrs. S. H. McAlister | Henry | Ordinance Violation |
City seeks to recover $70.15 from defendant, the cost of constructing a concrete sidewalk in front of a lot that she owns. City maintains that in accordance with an ordinance defendant was notified to construct the sidewalk. After she failed to do so within required 30 days the city built the sidewalk & charged her with the construction cost which she has refused to pay. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1049 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1928 | Hardy Wilson v. State | Henry | Liquor Violation |
Wilson was charged with possession of illegal liquor. |
West | Range: 77 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1925 | 21 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | State v. Jesse Marshall | Henry | Liquor Violation |
Charged with selling liquor within 4 miles of a school house, unlawful possession of liquor, unlawful transport of liquor. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2071 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | State v. Lloyd Dodson | Henry | Violation of Age of Consent |
The victim's name is Ruth Bayne. |
West | Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1457 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1905 | State v. Claude Bushart | Henry | Violation of Age of Consent |
Victim: Nettie Frost |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1019 | 189 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1920 | State v. Pete Bruce | Henry | Liquor Violation |
Indicted in four counts of unlawfully receiving and possessing liquor and transporting the liquor across state lines. |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1615 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1920 | State v. Clarence Killebrew | Henry | Violation of Age of Consent |
Clarence Killebrew is accused of violating age of consent with Ella Miller |
West | Range: 78 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1662 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1924 | State v. Henry Hudgins | Henry | Liquor Violation |
Hudgins was accused of owning, operating, and keeping a still for the manufacture of intoxicating liquors. |
West | Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1855 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1923 | State v. Harrison Hutchinson | Henry | Liquor Violation |
Hutchinson was accused of transporting into the state a wide variety of intoxicating liquids: wine, ale, and beer. |
West | Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1855 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1924 | W. W. Wisehart v. State | Henry | Liquor Violation |
Wisehart was accused of manufacturing, possessing, and transporting liquor. |
West | Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1855 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1901 | W. W. Lewis v. City of Paris | Henry | Liquor Violation |
W.W. Lewis is charged with selling liquor on Sunday which is a violation of liquor laws. |
West | Range: 81 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 741 | 13 | Order A Copy |