Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | State v. Tom Powell | Shelby | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | West | Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 294 | 12 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. George Gibson | Franklin | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
The defendant was charged with "carrying a pistol." The transcript has the defendant's name as "George Gipson." |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 671 | 24 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. Nica Patterson | Shelby | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | West | Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 294 | 37 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. Bud Hensley | Davidson | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
Charged with carrying brass knuckles. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 671 | 21 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. James Poe | Warren | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
The defendant was charged with carrying a pistol. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 671 | 50 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. William Butler | Montgomery | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 682 | 18 | Order A Copy |