Order Cases Online
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 | 1931 | J. M. Proctor v. Bry-Block Mercantile Company and O. L. Wooley | Shelby | Motion for a New Trial |
In the original suit, the defendants charged Proctor with larceny of a gown. She was arrested and taken to criminal trial. Proctor motioned for a new trial. Note: 4 folders |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 | 536 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1915 | The Palatine Insurance Company LTD v. J.D. Lester | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
This suit was instituted to recover on a policy of fire insurance issued by the defendant and also to recover penalties for the wilful, malicious and flagrant failure to pay said policy. Assignments of error present for a review by this court include: that the policy was secured by means of false and fraudulent representations, that he failed to give written notice of loss within sixty days and that the conduct of the plaintiff was such as to justify the recovery of the penalty provided by statute. |
West | Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1376 | 125 | Order A Copy |