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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 | 1821 | Leonard Keeling v. James Mulherrin & Edward Butler | Williamson | Injunction | Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 51 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1821 | William H. Harper v. John Shelby | Davidson | Injunction |
Cabinet maker William Garner owed a debt. Samuel V. D. Stout, John Falwell, and Duncan Robertson were security on the debt. Garner also owed Nathan Ewing. John Shelby held a deed of trust for the debt, & filed a judgement. Garner's household property was mortgaged and a detailed inventory is contained in the brief, including lengths of cherry board & unfinished furniture. Harper & Stout filed an injunction to prevent collection of the $70 debt. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 4 | 12 | Order A Copy |