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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 | 1820 | Elihu Hall v. Caleb D. Gwinn | Davidson | Dissolution of Partnership |
The case involved the dissolution of the mercantile firm in Nashville known as Hall, Gwinn & Company. The business originally began as Hall, Nelson & Company until the death of Henry Nelson. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 179 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1820 | John Conger v. John McFarland | Davidson | Trespass with Force of Arms |
The defendant was accused of taking by force of arms a sorrel mare belonging to the plaintiff. McFarland was, at the time, a constable of Wilson County, who claimed he was acting on an execution against Joseph Davis who first owned the horse. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 179 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1820 | Kirkman, Jackson, & Erwin v. Jenkins Whiteside, et al. | Davidson | Bills of Exchange |
Plaintiff is mercantile company comprised of Thomas Kirkman, Washington Jackson, & James Erwin. Defendant Jenkins Whiteside was U.S. Senator from 1809-1811. Other defendants: Thomas Yateman, Donald Fraser. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 179 | 0 | Order A Copy |