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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1886 | J. P. Gregory et al. v. B. P. Jenkins | Macon | Replevin |
Plaintiff and his brother, W. E. Gregory, claim that Jenkins has unlawfully seized 1500 pounds of tobacco they were storing in a barn belonging to Susan Maxey. They are sued to have it returned. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 613 | 32 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | Louisa J. Huddleston v. J. C. Harlin et al. | Macon | Debt |
Other defendant: Meredith Davis. Debt is for $250 plus interest; plaintiff offers to accept 6% interest, rather than the 10% specified on the note. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 613 | 112 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. Eddie Adams (col.) & Joe Lauerdale (col.) | Macon | Larceny |
Defendants are accused of stealing the hog of W. N. Adams worth $5.00. Casefile notes Eddie Adams (aka Edward Adams) is the son of Edward Adams Sr. and brother of Fannie Adams, who is the wife of Jake Adams. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 870 | 36 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. C. B. "Charly" Wright, Jr. & Buddie Burrow | Macon | Disturbance of Public Worship |
Charged with disturbing the service of Ebenezer Church. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 671 | 49 | Order A Copy |