Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1865 A. M. Torbett v. J. H. Worthy & George Worthy Monroe Other

Torbett was apparently a bond broker and the Worthys were endorsers. However, at least one of the notes were written for Confederate money. The suit sought to determine the amount of debt owed, its validity, and recover the debts.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1865 Alexander E. Smith v. Conrad Eisenhower Cocke Other

The Confederate Eisenhower (also spelled Icenhour) forcibly took a "rifle gun" from Union sympathizer Smith during the Civil War. Smith was asking for compensation. Governor Isham Harris mentioned in transcript. Case has its roots in the March 19, 1862, order of Tennessee's "Rebel Legislature" to confiscate arms from Union sympathizers. See also State v. Brotherton and Boyer (1866), Box ET 1139.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1132 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1865 John Brown Davidson Other

Incomplete case file. Receipt and General Order from Provost Marshal concerning John Brown, formerly of the 21st Battery for desertion.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 765 4 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