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 John McTigue v. State Davidson Robbery

McTigue asked Swissman David Wilds to visit a saloon on College St in Nashville late one night. They went later to a small house where men were playing cards. They were joined by Mr. Erwin. During their time they realized that McTigue had robbed them of various objects including pocket knives and money.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 9 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. George Stevens Davidson Murder

George Stevens, an African American man, was accused of shooting and killing George Burns, another African American man. Burn's wife Celia Burns pressed charges. The appeal commuted the charge from second degree murder to voluntary manslaughter.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 9 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Steve Johnson Davidson Gambling Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Nat Greenfield Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Thomas Scales Davidson Larceny

For horse stealing.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. John Starks Davidson Assault

For "malicious cutting."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. J. H. Winston, alias Davidson Fraud

For "obtaining money under false pretenses."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Joseph Scruggs Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Henry Stephenson Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Edward Houchens Davidson Burglary

Indictment only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Andrew Brown (col.) Davidson Burglary and Larceny

Sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Andrew Brown Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. John Cates Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. George Smith Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. John Smith Davidson Theft

Charged with horse stealing. Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Louis Crenshaw Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Claiborne Cohn Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. David Batts Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. James Ryan Davidson Burglary

Charged with burglary and larceny. Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Jim Warren Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. John Joyce Davidson Tippling

Joyce was accused of tippling on a Sunday.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 18a 343 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Susan Harding Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Burdine Preston Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Caleb Swanson Davidson Arson

For house burning.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Harrison Walker Davidson Assault

For "malicious stabbing."

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Frank Castine Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. William Ballard (alias Johnson) Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Riley Humphreys Davidson Larceny

Sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. Incomplete case file.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Monroe Vincent Davidson Larceny

Indictment only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Frank Hubbard, alias Ott Davidson Burglary and Larceny

Sentenced to six years in the state penitentiary

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Henry Moore Davidson Possession, Unlawful

Charges include "carrying burglar's tools" and larceny. Two verdicts and sentences included.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. John Smith Alias James Johnson alias Boots Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Henry Bliss alias Bedford Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Harry Petway alias Hightower Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. James Neal alias Sandy Lane Davidson Larceny

Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Wallace Baker Davidson Theft

Charged with horse stealing. Verdict and sentence only.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 Winstead Hightower (col.) et al. v. State Davidson Larceny

Additional plaintiffs: Jesse Hightower, col. Jesse and Winsetad were accused of stealing two bales of cotton worth $100 from A. D. Stroud and J. N. Adams.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 25a 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 W. E. Wade v. State Davidson Larceny Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 353 54 Order A Copy