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 Cocke v. admrs. of George Evans, dec., admrs. of John F. Jack, dec. | Hawkins | Debt, Balance on |
Cocke sued the heirs of George Evans over the proceeds of a toll bridge Evans operated over the Clinch River from about 1812 until it was destroyed by flood in 1823. Heirs include Walker Evans, William D. Nielson and wife, Thomas Walker and wife, Elijah Evans, Jesse Evans, John Jack and wife. Extremely large and delicate file on oversized paper. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1155 | 77 | Order A Copy |