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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 | Tom White, et al. v. John Ward, et al. | Shelby | Forcible Entry and Detainer |
Certain members of Salem Baptist Church, colored, brought suit against other members for possession of the church property & for the purpose of "ousting" defendants. Plaintiffs: J. Housbrough, T. J. Jenkins, T. A. Moore, F. Davis, A. Rogers & B. Williamson. Defendants: Aaron Bowles, Dennis Moss, James Copeland, Wilson King, Aaron Reed, Frank Watson, Alex Mebams, Lee Coleman, Moses Brown, Robert Washington, Alex Jones, W. S. Townsend, Will Harris, Cornelius Walker & Robert Sevrlock [sp?]. |
West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 831 | 28 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1900 | Victor Demarchi v. Annie Betts | Shelby | Forcible Entry and Detainer |
Victor Demarchi claims he was wrongfully put out of his home that he rented from Annie Betts. |
West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 833 | 22 | Order A Copy |