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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 | 1900 | F. T. Maxwell v. A. M. Stuart, et al. | Washington | Lien Settlement |
Maxwell, a CT resident, loaned Will Harr $2500 at 10% interest. Maxwell took as security, a deed of trust to on the "Harr Block" in Johnson City. Atty researched deed, finding one encumbrance stated in deed, but another appeared after the deed was given to Maxwell. Also, mechanics liens were discovered. Document fails to clarify Stuart's wrong doing. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1900 | Horton, Gildersleeve, & Co. v. Mayor & Aldermen of the town of Johnson City, Tennessee | Washington | Tax Collection |
Incomplete file; brief only. The town of Johnson City had recently changed its tax collection policy, exempting land used only for farming from being taxed in anyway other than for building and maintaining roadways. However, the city then attempted to tax property used for farm purposes. This brief cites many similar, precedential cases from other areas. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4a | 9 | Order A Copy |