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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 | 1947 | J. R. Loveday v. State | Knox | Murder |
Loveday convicted of murdering Ross H. Underwood. Both worked at Southern Shops in the blacksmith shop. Loveday shot him 3 times. Deceased had called Loveday vile. He openly threatened Loveday's life and stated that he was "going to have a negro in McAnnally Flats to bump Loveday off." Defendant became wrought over the idea that Underwood was going to take his job. |
East | Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 792 | 335 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1947 | State v. Jess Amburn | Knox | Murder |
Victim: Fred Gray. |
East | Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 762 | 142 | Order A Copy |