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 | 1894 | Mrs. Fannie Wilmuth v. Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co. | Montgomery | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Plaintiff, Fannie Wilmuth, sued the railroad for $1975 as damages for negligently causing the death and physical and mental suffering of her husband, A. J. Wilmuth in 1889. A. J. Wilmuth was a brakesman on the defendant's train that ran over his legs. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1049 | 71 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1894 | State v. Thomas Ledford | Montgomery | Tax Violation |
Ledford was convicted of Assault and Battery with intent to kill. The case was for a motion to re-tax the costs of the case. Initially taxed to Montgomery County, the motion would have said costs "taxed to and paid by the state of Tennessee." |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 966 | 16 | Order A Copy |