Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | 1828 | James Tubbs Jr. v. Thomas Walker | Smith | Unlawful Detainer |
James Tubbs Jr. states that he wants a "negro woman slave" named Violet and her child named George to be returned to him and that Thomas Walker has unjustly detained them. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 371 | 20 | 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 |
| View Entry | 1828 | State v. John Hitchcock | Davidson | Assault and Battery | Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 371 | 6 | Order A Copy |