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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1853 | State v. Hannah Cahall | Montgomery | Liquor Violation | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 244 | 0 | 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 |
View Entry | 1887 | T. M. Smith v. R. H. Pickering | Montgomery | Tax Violation |
Question taxes on land in Tennessee owned by a citizen of Kentucky. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 729 | 28 | Order A Copy |