Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1918 Bus Edwards v. State Haywood Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Defendant was accused of selling liquor within four miles of a schoolhouse, procuring liquor within four miles of a schoolhouse, and selling liquor without a license.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Bob Thompson v. State White Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Joe Pointer was a witness at the trial.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 105 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Frank Anderson v. State Davidson Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 98 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 George Harris v. State Tipton Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

The defendant is accused of transporting three pints of whiskey into Tennessee. The defendant was stopped by a deputy sheriff while on a train. The sheriff took the defendant's luggage and found the whiskey inside.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Genie Price v. State Lauderdale Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Price is charged with two counts of transporting illegal liquor "from one point in the State of Tennessee to another point in the State of Tennessee to another point within Lauderdale County, Tennessee, and with having unlawfully transported intoxicating liquors from some point without the State of Tennessee to another point in Lauderdale County, Tennessee."

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1566 37 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 H. L. Goldklang v. State Shelby Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Goldklang is charged with "having in his possession intoxicating liquors" and "transporting from place to place intoxicating liquors."

 West Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1625 117 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Henry Putnam v. State Rutherford Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Additional parties: Joe Murray

 Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 109 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 James W. Purdy v. State Davidson Breach of Trust

Witnesses included Wayman Lewis, Ruth Lewis, H. C. Binkley, H. C. Frost, and Bush Sneed.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 105 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 John Vinson v. State McNairy Violation of Age of Consent

John Vinson had a relationship with Beatrice Carrol and fathered her child out of wedlock. She testified she was 18 when the sexual relationship first started; however, Vinson is charged with a violation of the age of consent law.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1508 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. E. S. Overall, et al. Robertson Loss of Property

Additional parties: Jim Marler.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Dr. J. B. Fisher & E. G. Warrick Shelby Felonious Killing/Wounding of Livestock

Fisher was charged with killing Delia Watson. Murder charge is based on a failed abortion. The procedure occurred at the Vance Hotel. Warrick was charged as an accessory because he arranged for the procedure to be performed. 2 folders.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1515 272 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. E. A. Laughter Shelby Possession of Illegal Weapons

Defendant was indicted for illegally carrying a pistol. Includes appeal by the defendant.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1514 106 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Harrison Kizer Carroll Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Daniel Parrish et al. Gibson Violation of Age of Consent

Add.. Def: Frank McFarland, Brooks Rowlette, Witt Rowlette. Defendants possessed "unlawful carnal knowledge" of victim Myrtle Hawks, a female between the ages of 12 and 21

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. J. M. West alias Jes West Madison Violation of Age of Consent

Victim listed as Lishee Anderson, a female aged between 12 years and 21 years old. No exact age given.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1547 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. H.T. Gillam Madison Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Charged with unlawfully transporting and being in possession of intoxicating liquors.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1547 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. George Fowlkes Dyer Possession of Illegal Weapons

Indicted for having a pistol owned by Buddy Doak in his possession.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1563 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. James Garrett Crockett Neglect of Duty

Garrett is charged with failing to discharge his duty as to keeping highways in repair.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1566 7 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Henry Goodman Davidson Neglect of Duty Middle Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 98 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. M. S. Harwell Davidson Loss of Property Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 114 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Robert Hall Tipton Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Defendant was charged with transportation of whiskey. He was alleged to have brought a suitcase on to a train and throw it out the window during the ride.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Ed Outlaw Haywood Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Eugene Ballard, alias Genie Price Lauderdale Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Eugene Ballard was indicted for transporting vinous, spirituous, malt or other intoxicating liquors from some point within the state of Tennessee to a point within Lauderedale County, TN.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1558 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Thomas Barrett v. State Grundy Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 110 0 Order A Copy