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 | 1838 | State v. William Royle & Jacob Peek | Grainger | Other |
George, James, and Thomas Royle broke into Harmon Cox's property, killed his chickens, and threatened his life. They were arrested, tried, and imprisoned. They then broke out of the Grainger County courthouse. This case seems to have three parts including a charge of petit larceny against Wm, George, Thomas, & James Royle, the destruction of property charge, as well as the prison escape. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 18 | 15 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1838 | State v. Parker Everette | Grainger | Assault with Intent to Kill | East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 678 | 32 | Order A Copy |