Order Cases Online
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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1849 | State v. John Winslow Martin | Bradley | Liquor Violation |
Martin charged with unlawfully retailing spirituous liquor on Sunday by selling whiskey to Berry Brown & others. After jury found him guilty, Martin asked judge to arrest the judgment, arguing indictment did not accuse him of selling liquor on certain day. Judge agreed & arrested the judgment, & Attorney General appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1142 | 13 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1849 | State v. Hugh Francis, admr. | Franklin | Tax Violation | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 | 0 | Order A Copy |