Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."
| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1865 | Bank of Tennessee v. C. L. Nelson et al. | Rutherford | Debt Dispute | Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1865 | State v. Henry James (col.) | Rutherford | Other |
Incomplete case file. Correspondence only from Thomas N. Frazier, Judge to the Keeper of the Penitentiary concerning the James Henry who was tried and convicted for stealing 3 bushels of cotton seeds. Frazier comments on his good character before he committed the crime. Cause of action: Stealing. Dated May 10, 1865. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 765 | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1865 | State v. Charles Cullbert, free man of color | Rutherford | Larceny |
Incomplete case file. Transcripts and correspondence to Keeper of the Penitentiary concerning captured fugitive Charles Cullbert. Additional cause of action: Assault with intent to kill. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 765 | 9 | Order A Copy |