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 | W. J. Wilkes, admr. v. Louisville& Nashville Railroad Company | Maury | Wrongful Death |
W. J. Wilkes is admr. for R. G. Alderson, dec. Asking for damages in the amount of $20,000.00 for widow, only child, and next of kin. The deceased was crushed between two rail cars while carrying out the orders of his superior. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 718 | 184 | Order A Copy |