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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1905 | W. B. Greenlaw, admr. Of Prince Frierson, dec. v. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company | Maury | Damages |
Opinion only. Frierson was killed by moving train due to his own negligence. It was ruled that the plaintiff could not recover damages; verdict in favor of the defendant. Question in the opinion was whether a trial judge should direct the jury's verdict. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 827 | 10 | Order A Copy |