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 | 1883 | State v. Samuel H. Moran Jr. | Williamson | Assault |
The State charged Moran with assault for pulling a shotgun on L. E. P. Hulme within a distance to fire and strike him. |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1145 | 6 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | State v. Cicero Thomas | Williamson | Burglary |
State charged Thomas with breaking into a house and stealing various goods. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 498 | 42 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | State v. Ben Johnson | Williamson | Gambling |
Johnson was charged with "gaming shooting at a mark" for "silver and nickels" or gambling. |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1124 | 6 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | State v. B. T. Owen | Williamson | Liquor Violation |
The State charged Benjamin T. Owen with selling liquor within 4 miles of a school. |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1145 | 28 | Order A Copy |