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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 | 1890 | Mary Alice McNabb by her next friend v. James Talbert | Rutherford | Defiling a Minor |
Plaintiff alleged that defendant seduced her, as she was under 21 at the age of sexual intercourse, and thereby was considered a minor. Plaintiff alleged that she was seduced by defendants promise that she would want for nothing. Plaintiff sued for $5000.00 in damages. Additional Plaintiff: R.T. McNabb |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 847 | 45 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. Arthur Tolbert | Rutherford | Defiling a Minor |
Arthur Tolbert was convicted of "violating the age of consent" by having sexual intercourse with Leah Bivins, a girl below legal age. File also includes a notarized statement to the effect that Tolbert confessed to the crime in his church. Leah Bivins's parents were Tom and Belle (Arnold) Bivens. File includes testimony from her grandmother, Mandie Arnold, and uncle David Bivens. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 169 | 0 | Order A Copy |