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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 | 1879 | Byrd Shelton v. Luke Sellars | Perry | Trespass and Damages | Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 327 | 18 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1875 | Dickson Clark Co. v. H. Culp & G. J. Watson | Perry | Contract Dispute and Damages | West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 29 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1912 | Dr. J. A. Fergusen v. Mayer & Aldermen of Dyersburg | Perry | Injury and Damages |
Exhibits include photograph of bridge. Request for damages in the amount of one thousand dollars |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1286 | 197 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | R. C. Cotham v. Mary Larance | Perry | Contract Dispute and Damages |
$10,000 in damages for breach of contract. |
West | Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 565 | 80 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1870 | W. N. Baker & wife v. A. C. Dansbee | Perry | Trespass and Damages |
Wife of Baker not mentioned by name. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 320 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | W. E. Beard v. R.C. Murray et al; J. D. Heimann v. B. B. Beard et al | Perry | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Add. defendants: John Couran, and B.B. Beard. Beards owned a company and W.E. Beard sold debts and his interest in the company to Murray, making him liable to pay back debts. He failed to complete the transactions and believes he will use fraudulent measures to overrule the contract stating his obligation to pay the debts. Also a partnership settlement. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 811 | 154 | Order A Copy |