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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1883 | B. W. Macrea, exe. v. F. G. Irwin & John Smadon v. F. G. Irwin | Montgomery | Estate Dispute |
Personal estate came into the possession of plaintiff through a will with a stipulation that no account shall be taken of any gifts. The plaintiff claims that the land in question was a gift and should be charged the value of the land. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 | 52 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | Blauche L. Stalker v. The Louisville & Starkville Rail Road Company | Montgomery | Negligence |
The plaintiff brings suit against the defendant for negligence. The plaintiff was thrown violently from the train and was injured so badly that he was forced to give up his business and died from the injuries. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 809 | 143 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | James M. Ferguson v. M.C. Goodlett | Montgomery | Error in Proceedings |
In the original suit, Ferguson bought land from his grandfather's estate. When his grandfather died he claimed that land. Goodlett also claimed the land because Ferguson had not paid his debt to him. Complainant claims that the judgment made in error because the defendant as executor made a settlement with the County Court without notice of any party in interest and are not binding on them. 2 folders |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 753 | 403 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | State v. James Maverty | Montgomery | Resisting an officer | Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1883 | State v. Moses Gill | Montgomery | Perjury | Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 498 | 33 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1883 | State v. Jake Bradley | Montgomery | Robbery |
The defendant, along with Jesse Stowell, was accused of robbing money from a man named R. Gibbs. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 698 | 87 | Order A Copy |