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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 | 1839 | John Hopkins & heirs of Thomas Hopkins v. John Locke, heirs, et al. | Knox | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Before he died, Thomas Hopkins purchased 500 acres from William B. Lewis, exe. Of William L. Lewis' dec. estate. The transaction was paid for, but no title was ever issued to Hopkins, or his heirs. The sheriff of Rhea county sold the land to Locke, not knowing it was already sold to Hopkins. Locke died intestate. Hopkins' heirs sued Locke's estate to recover the land. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 18 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1839 | Robert Lindsay v. Samuel S. Thatcher | Knox | Contract Dispute and Damages |
The case is an East Tennessee case. Contract was between William Lindsay, deceased and father of Robert Lindsay, and Samuel Thatcher for work on a house. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 647 | 45 | Order A Copy |