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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1900 | Arthur McCain v. State | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
Plaintiff appealing his conviction. Originally sentenced for shooting & killing Jeff Wilson on 25 Sept. 1899. At time of killing plaintiff worked as a porter at grocery store of Miss Mary McCarney. Also mentioned: Clarence McCarney, father of Mary McCarney & (?) Perry, her brother-in-law. Perrys operated grocery store opposite the McCarneys & there was rivalry between them. Both stores drew their trade from African American community. |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 807 | 25 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1900 | W. P. Robertson & J. W. N. Burkett v. C. W. Garrett | Madison | Appeal for New Trial |
The documents in this case are a bit hard to understand. This appears to be an appeal of an decision heard in a lower court that dealt with stocks and stockholders. The court of origin listed is the Madison County Law Docket |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 805 | 11 | Order A Copy |