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 | 1884 | Schultz Paschall v. W. A. Grooms | Cannon | Slander |
Plaintiff is an unmarried woman who says her unsullied reputation was ruined by the defendant's statement that she had a child out of wedlock and placed it with someone else to raise or to conceal. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 638 | 53 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1884 | William Spiva v. William D. McCoin | Jackson | Slander |
The plaintiff sued the defendant for damages of $10,000 based on the defendant's accusation of perjury. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 671 | 145 | Order A Copy |