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 | 1885 | H. Parks Jr. v. The Mississippi & Tennessee Rail Road Company | Shelby | Personal Injuries |
Plaintiff claimed he was injured when a rail car he was riding in came loose from the train, fell off of the tracks, and overturned, injuring him. Lawsuit amount was $25,000. |
West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 311 | 228 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1885 | Memphis City Rail Road Company v. Jesse Thompson | Shelby | Injury and Damages | West | Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 286 | 67 | Order A Copy |