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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 | 1828 | Abner Lassater & wife v. John Turner & Richard H. Lee | Franklin | Estate Dispute |
1818-John C. Turner married Catherine B. Lee daughter of Charles Lee who died Dec 1820. John C. Turner died 1822 leaving two children, Charles L. Turner and John B. Turner. Defendant John Turner became their guardian. Meanwhile widow Catherine married Abner Lassater. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 189 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1828 | Claiborne Y. Hooper v. Hardy S. Bryant | Davidson | Estate Dispute |
The defendant, Bryan, was administrator to Daniel Young, deceased. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 187 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1828 | Caleb M. David, admr. of Sampson David, dec., et al. v. John Bridgman, admr. of Martha David, dec., et al. | Roane | Estate Dispute |
Additional Complainants: George David, Lewis David, Isaac David, George David, William David, Sampson David, Seth David, David Chadoin and Mary David Chadoin, Orpha David, Sophia David, Felix R. David, and Timothy R. David, heirs of Sampson David, dec. Additional Defendants: Joseph Hart, William C. Mynatt, John M. Brabson. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 692 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1828 | John J. Hayter, Wallis Estill, William Tilly & A. Hutchison, exe. of Francis Jones, dec. v. Ralph Crabb | Franklin | Estate Dispute |
Decree of court against Samuel Dickson, recovery of $22.50 for costs in an original bill of equity. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 369 | 2 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1828 | Martin Clark, et al. v. Jesse Stancill & William Anthony, exe. For Isaac Battle | Davidson | Estate Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs are noted as Charity H. Clark, William and Lucinda A. Scruggs, and minors William Battle, J.A. Battle, Susan L. Battle. Defendants are noted as Jesse Stancil, exor. for Nathan Stancil, and William Anthony. Plaintiffs claimed defendants did not pay them the funds due from the estate. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 189 | 0 | Order A Copy |