Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1877 State v. Mitchell Weakley Rutherford Murder

Mitchell Weakley charged with murder and convicted of involuntary manslaughter by jury and sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in the penitentiary. Victim: Jacob Morton, 63 years old was killed on April 15, 1873. Weakley claimed self defense. Charlie Collins a black man, was present at the fight and appeared testifying as a witness for the prosecution.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 25 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 State v. F. J. M. Titus Rutherford Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Titus was charged with carrying deadly weapons within the boundaries of Rutherford County, including a pocket pistol, belt pistol, an army and navy pistol and a revolver. At Mankin's store Titus took out a pistol & knocked it on the counter, bragging about his ability to whip anyone who opposed him.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 35a 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 State v. Alfred Newsom (col.) Rutherford Larceny

Newsom was accused of stealing a hog belonging to Ed Arnold. John Spence (col.) was also accused.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 35a 110 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 State v. King Gannaway (col.) Rutherford Larceny, Petit

Gannaway was indicted for recovering stolen goods.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 29 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 State v. Joe O'Neil, (col.) et al. Rutherford Larceny, Grand

Additional defendants: Haywood Williams was an African-American. Victim: Joe Frank & Co. Additional parties: N. C. Collier and E. G. Budd. O'Neil and Williams stole coats

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 29 51 Order A Copy