Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. William Porter | Marshall | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Defendant is accused of assaulting John T. Neal. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. Samuel D. Buchanan & State v. William D. Hawkins | Marshall | Larceny |
This is a sentencing document for two different cases. Cause of action against Samuel D. Buchanan is Larceny. Cause of action against William D. Hawkins is Horse Stealing. Middle Division #124 was noted on the old case folder. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. John Houston | Marshall | Larceny |
Sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 | 4 | Order A Copy |