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 | 1889 | Frank Wagner v. State | Anderson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Frank Wagner was a licensed druggist who was charged with "illegally selling intoxicating liquor" within four miles of a school house. |
East | Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1804 | 31 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | Phillip Nolan in error v. State | Anderson | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
The State charged the defendant with 6 counts of illegally selling liquor within four miles of a school. Witnesses claimed they got the liquor from the "blind tiger" house and its "operative" that was under the employ, or a partner of, the defendant. "Blind tiger" or "blind pig" were terms used for a place where liquor is sold illegally such as a speakeasy. |
East | Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1840 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | State v. Willie Gilbert | Maury | Liquor, Sale of to Minors |
Case file is incomplete. Willie is an alias of William Gilbert. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 780 | 9 | Order A Copy |