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 | 1835 | John Den, Lessee of Thomas King et al.v. Absalom Stonecypher, Jr. et al | Greene | Trespass with Force of Arms |
Add. plaintiffs: George W. King, Hampton Hyder & wife Martha. Add. defendants: John McCurry, Joseph McCurry, Jesse Harrison, & Micajah Darrison. Defendants forcefully entered the residence of John Den and ejected him from the premises. sued for $500 in damages. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1146 | 74 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1835 | Michael Myers v. George Neel | Greene | Damages |
Damages under $50.00. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 694 | 8 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1835 | State v. George Brown | Greene | Other |
Cause of Action: forging and counterfeiting a Certificate of Record of Freedom of a Man of Color, John Kinderick. Alfred H. Wyly, owner. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 694 | 9 | Order A Copy |