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 | 1904 | State v. Grant Wilcox | Shelby | Disturbance of Public Worship |
Wilcox "did unlawfully, willfully, disturb and disquiet an assemblage of persons met for religious worship at a church called Birdett Chapell [sic] by noise, profane discourse, rude and indecent behavior…" |
West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 882 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1904 | State v. Bettina Smith | Shelby | Public Nuisance |
Alternate defendant name: Betty Smith Cause of action: "Indictment for profane cursing and swearing" |
West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 882 | 50 | Order A Copy |