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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 | 1866 | Elisha Martin, Jr. v. Alexander Suddath & Joel Humbre, Jr. | Roane | Trespass with Force of Arms |
The defendants allegedly violently trespassed on the property of the plaintiff, who is sued for damages in the sum of $2,000. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | J. D. Isham v. State | Roane | Assault with Intent to Kill |
For assault with intent to kill on George Cook. Philip Wilson also took part in assault but was tried separately. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1654 | 63 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1827 | State v. Thomas Morgan | Roane | Assault with Force and Arms |
In this cause, Morgan asks to be released from prison. Morgan claims that he stabbed William Spence in self-defense. |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1101 | 11 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1849 | State v. Henderson Bowling | Roane | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Bowling was accused of assaulting John Enox with a club w/intent to kill hiim. Jury found Bowling not guilty of assault w/intent to kill, but guilty of assault & battery, but court arrested the judgment & discharged Bowling because the indictment was not for simple assault & battery & jury didn't convict Bowling on charge that WAS in the indictment. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1142 | 7 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1939 | W. A. Kennedy v. State | Roane | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Victim: James Moore. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 109 | 83 | Order A Copy |