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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 | Joseph Hoge v. State | Rhea | Disturbance of Public Worship |
Plaintiff in error is accused of disturbing worship at a public schoolhouse with laughter, loud talking and other disruptive behavior. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1601 | 9 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | State v. William Sigler | Shelby | Obstructing a Public Road/ Road/ Ri |
William Sigler cut down trees and put them into a stream to block navigation into the community of Big Creek. The surname Sigler is also spelled Seigler. Indicted for obstructing a navigable stream. |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 39 | 0 | Order A Copy |