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 | 1872 | Andrew Sharp v. East Tennessee, Virginia, & Georgia Rail Road Company | Knox | Trespass and Damages |
The plaintiff sued for when cars owned and operated by the defendant ran over and killed three of his hogs. sued for damages in the sum of $36. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1240 | 9 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Charles McGhee & Columbus Powell v. John Smith & M. L. Shoemaker | Knox | Trespass and Damages |
Trespass includes "converting to their own use a steam engine and other personal property." Case incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 102 | 30 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Samuel Lones v. Andrew Knott & J. E. Johnson | Knox | Trespass and Damages |
The defendants are accused of breaking and entering the plaintiff's property. Judgment ruled in favor of the plaintiff for $65 in damages plus costs of the suit. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1208 | 108 | Order A Copy |