Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1874 David M. Porter v. State Lauderdale Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 40 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 J. A. Hardie v. M & A of Chattanooga Hamilton Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Hardie was fined $50 for violating the ordinance of the city against carrying weapons. He carried the case to the Circuit Court by certiorari & supersedeas. His motion for certiorari was dismissed when he appealed to the court on a bond. Motion now is to dismiss the case for want of a proper appeal bond. Case references earlier similar case Wood v. Mayor et al.

 East Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1598 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Samuel Taylor v. State Roane Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Plaintiff in error is charged with unlawfully carrying a belt pistol, pocket pistol, and revolver.

 East Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1610 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Thomas Faris Obion Possession of Illegal Weapons West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 19 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Joe Brewster White Carrying an Illegal Weapon

In 1873 Brewster was seen hanging around the corner of the courthouse in Sparta close to William Gracy's grocery with a small Smith & Wesson brass cartidge pistol. There was difficulty between Willhite and Meredith and Meredit was Brewster's nephew. Witnesses testified that Brewster fired the gun seven times.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. William V. Saunders Smith Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Saunders was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol, but plead not guilty. He was charged with simultaneously carrying a belt pistol, a pocket pistol, and a revolver. The case argues that only police officers could carry fire arms at the time.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Commodore Collins Carroll Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 38 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Morris Hallum Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 40 0 Order A Copy