Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | 1926 | Andy Bray v. State | Morgan | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
Order only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 68 | 1 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1903 | George Kidd v. State | Morgan | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Kidd was charged with two counts of violating the 4 mile law that outlawed the sale of liquor within 4 miles of a school house. Kidd left the liquor in a hiding place, told the buyer, the buyer took the liquor, leaving payment in the hiding place. Kidd claimed he didn't sell the liquor- he "found it" & gave it away. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7 | 7 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1856 | State v. James S. Duncan | Morgan | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Defendant was charged with selling liquor without a license. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 | 15 | Order A Copy |