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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 | 1886 | Chesapeake Ohio Rail Road Co. v. William Bate, Governor et al | Davidson | Tax Violation |
Additional defendants include John Alison, Secretary of State and Jason Thomas, Treasurer. Exhibit materials include oversize reports and statements of the president and directors of the Chesapeak Ohio Rail Road Co., located in MT OV 10. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 673 | 462 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | Mayor & City Council of Nashville v. Mary F. Ryman | Davidson | Tax Collection | Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 693 | 22 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1886 | Mayor& City Council of Nashville v. W. E. Ward | Davidson | Tax Violation | Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 578 | 34 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1886 | State et al. v. John M. Younglove | Davidson | Tax Collection |
Younglove is selling liquor, and not paying his taxes at the state and county level as he should. Additional Defendant: Davidson County. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 650 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | State, et al. v. J. H. Ambrose | Davidson | Tax Collection |
Additional plaintiff: Davidson County. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 682 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | State & Davidson County v. Campbell Bros. | Davidson | Tax Violation |
Campbell Bros. consisted of W.C. Campbell and J.A. Campbell. Defendants are accused of not paying the Privilege Tax owed to the State and to Davidson County for operating a liquor store. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 649 | 44 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | State et al. v. S. L. Demoville, et al | Davidson | Tax Violation |
The defendants are selling liquor, and not paying their taxes at the state and county level as they should Additional Complainant: Davidson County. Additional Defendant: R. H. Gordon |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 650 | 106 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | State et al. v. J. G. Greener Co. | Davidson | Tax Violation |
Additional Plaintiff: Davidson County. Additional Defendant: W. L. Ambrose. Selling liquor without paying the correct tax |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 656 | 39 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | State& Davidson County v. Wharton & Co. | Davidson | Tax Collection |
Wharton & Co. was charged with failing to pay the privilege tax required to sell liquor for the years 1881 - 1885. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 671 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | State, et al. v. G. R. Padgett, et al. | Davidson | Tax Collection |
Additional plaintiff: Davidson County. Additional defendants: Mary A. Padgett (wife of G. R.), H. W. O'Neal. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 682 | 25 | Order A Copy |