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 | 1832 | Charles Bailey v. Eli Lockert et al. | Montgomery | Breach of Official Duty |
Defendant, a tax collector, used tax monies collected toward payment of his own debt. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 192 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1832 | James Gant v. Matthew Rhea, Thomas Porter& Pary W. Porter, exe. of Joseph B. Porter, dec. | Maury | Breach of Contract |
James Gant claims the late Joseph B. Porter broke a contract between them and is sued the executors of his will for his damages. He sues for $4224.96 in damages. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 372 | 10 | Order A Copy |