Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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 | 1856 | Robert Fox v. L. C. Shepard, James Leeds, & Harvey Hoyt | Knox | Trespass and Damages |
Fox was in the employ of the defendants when they allegedly loosened a timber on the building that Fox was on. He was injured, crippled, lamed, and maimed, and lost the use of his limbs so that he could no longer support himself. Also named as a defendant was Edward Sanford. Exhibits include two witness receipts for William M. White. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1183 | 31 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1856 | William Brown & John R. Smith, exe. of Robert Smith, dec. v. Levi McCloud | Knox | Trespass and Damages |
Plaintiffs are the executors of the estate of Robert Smith (dec.). The defendant broke and entered into the property of the deceased, taking control of the land from the plaintiffs for a period of time. sued for profits gained from the property during their absence and damages of $1,000. More of case in ET 2005. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1173 | 120 | Order A Copy |