Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1866 Elisha Martin, Jr. v. Alexander Suddath & Joel Humbre, Jr. Roane Trespass with Force of Arms

The defendants allegedly violently trespassed on the property of the plaintiff, who is sued for damages in the sum of $2,000.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 George J. J. Dunn v. Amos Hardin & John G. Hardin Knox Trespass with Force of Arms

Hardins (rebels) accused of beating up Dunns (Union men). Amos & 2 rebel soldiers (James Grant & Bob Sugarts) heard threatening to whip/hang boys in settlement who didn't join rebel army. Testimony notes "the Dunns" were whipped; unclear if that means… ...Plaintiff & his dad or Plaintiff & his son. Amos heard boasting "how the Lincolnite" howled. Both Def.. died during lawsuit & succession of admrs. appointed for each. Events occurred during 1st yr. of war, before the Conscript.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1141 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 George W. Smith v. John McBibee Campbell Trespass with Force of Arms

Bibee is accused of beating Smith with a club and rocks causing severe injuries

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1222 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 Isaac Goins v. Sampson Williams Hancock Trespass with Force of Arms

The plaintiff is sued for damages in the sum of $1,000.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1200 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1866 State v. George Lewis & William Buler Claiborne Assault with Force and Arms

Defendants are charged with shooting Samuel Ellis. Case file is incomplete; brief only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 75 8 Order A Copy