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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 | 1918 | Abbie Arnett v. State | Davidson | Liquor Violation | Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 98 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1918 | Arthur Page & John Bass v. State | Henderson | Motion for a New Trial |
2 folders. Plaintiffs were previously charged with murder in the first degree of Rebeccah Boatright and another charge for the murder of Callie Heavner. This file is the appeal for a new trial. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1506 | 308 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Annie Ware v. State | Davidson | Larceny | Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 102 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1918 | Alfred Smith v. State | Putnam | Liquor Violation |
Witnesses included Bud Hunter, Pate Hunter, Tim Apple, Pate Pointer, W.R. Officer, Worth Bryant, and Wynne F. Clouse. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 105 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Arthur Hall v. State | Tipton | Other |
The defendant was accused of unlawfully transporting an intoxicant into the State of Tennessee. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 | 51 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Anthony Dickason v. State | Tipton | Murder |
The defendant confessed to killing Vesper Granderson, the defendants ex brother-in-law, but claimed it was in self-defense. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 | 114 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Annie Webb et al. v. State | Gibson | Murder |
Additional Defendants: Dock Hutchinson, B.M. Taylor, Louis Herron. The defendants were accused of murdering Henry Webb (alias Fritzie Webb), the husband of Annie Webb. Due to Dock Hutchinson and B.M. Taylor using separate lawyers from Annie Webb, the case is also referred to as Dock Hutchinson et al. Additional documents located in box 1508. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 | 108 | Order A Copy |
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 | Ben Morford v. State | Davidson | Larceny | Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 122 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1918 | Carl Travis v. State | Henry | Murder |
Victim: James Travis; weapon: gun; plaintiff in error case |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 | 88 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Dean C. Jackson v. State | Davidson | Receiving Stolen Goods |
The property in question was an automobile owned by W. A. Tennison. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 106 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Ed Williams v. State | Tipton | Liquor Violation |
Ed Williams "had in his possession a certain quantity of intoxicating liquors, towit, 6 quarts thereof, the same having been received by him on said day, from a common or other carrier." |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1508 | 43 | 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 | Frank B. Tamble v. State | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
Tamble was previously tried on an indictment that charged him with a violation of the "Bone Dry Law", saying he had unlawfully in his possession liquor. He housed the liquor in a space publicly known as "Tamble's Garage". File contains the appeal, citing insufficient evidence for his conviction and fine. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1515 | 172 | 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 | J. D. Vail v. State | Shelby | Rape |
victim: Beulah Watson |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1505 | 189 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | John Thompson v. State | Davidson | Larceny |
Additional parties: Nathan Charlton, Cedar Bluff. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 98 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Joe F. Tunstall& Shelah Manning v. State | Smith | Receiving Stolen Goods |
Additional parties: D.E. Seay. Included is a petition for parole of Tunstall by the citizens of Smith and Wilson Counties. The petition is addressed to Gov. Albert H. Roberts. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 106 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | John Bell v. State | Gibson | Assault with Intent to Kill |
2 folders. Plaintiff was originally indicted for a charge of assault and battery upon Emmett Dement with a pistol with the intent to commit murder in the first degree. This file is an appeal to the original bill. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1506 | 262 | 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 | Jim Blackwell& Will Albritton v. State | Tipton | Liquor Violation |
Blackwell and Albritton are charged with possession with a certain quntatity of intoxicating liquor. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1508 | 72 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | L. D. Wege v. State | Davidson | Murder |
Murder in the second degree. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 122 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Lusky Williams v. H. G. Hill Grocery Co. | Davidson | False Imprisonment |
Cause of action: False Imprisonment and Slander. Additional parties Sam Webb. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 235 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Marvin Nolin v. State | Stewart | Larceny |
This case involves the theft of seven hogs. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 109 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | McCreery Phelan Company v. Thornton Newsum | Shelby | Replevin |
Newsum ordered a car from McCreery per a contract. On February 23, McCreery offered delivery of the car. On February 22, 1918 Ford automobiles increased in price from $379.36 to $471.73. Newsum refused the car claiming he was entitled to take it at the old price and sending a check back with the delivery boy at the old price. |
West | Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1601 | 205 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company v. J. J. Hopper | Davidson | Personal Injuries |
Witnesses included Dr. A. H. Carter, A. M. Cochran, H. B. Monroe, Peter Kortenhomen, Waldo P. Johnson, W. H. Patrick, and E. M. Wrenne. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 139 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Newton Fox v. State | Putnam | Larceny | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 110 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1918 | Oscar Maddux v. State | Putnam | Assault and Battery |
Oscar Maddux owned and operated a saw mill in Putnam County. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 105 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Oscar Franklin v. State | Hardin | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
Oscar Franklin was indicted for openly carrying a pistol in his hand- the pistol not being an Army or Navy pistol. Oscar Franklin was found guilty and is appealing the judgment that he pay a $50.00 fine and be confined in the county workhouse for 3 mos. |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1630 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Roy Rankins v. State | Rutherford | Murder |
Murder of Lawson Blankenship |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 104 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Rollie Galoway v. State | Marshall | Other |
Charge was "failing and neglecting to furnish wagon and team for road work." |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 104 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Red& Fred Horton v. State | Shelby | Murder |
Resulted in murder in the second degree. Name of victim: Paul Von Navosky, a 46 year old German gunsmith who was shot to death. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1506 | 711 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. G. A. Westley | Davidson | Larceny |
Larceny of an automobile |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 102 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Sam Arnold v. State | Bedford | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Victim: D.H. Sneed. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 106 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. Emery Davenport et al | Davidson | Murder |
Additional parties: Charles McKinley, John Scruggs, Lizzie Chadwick, Frank, McKinley, Albert Scruggs, Christine McKinley, John Cunningham, Emery Davenport |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 107 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. J. D. Williams& Eddie James Alsup | Giles | Rape |
Victim: Emma Lambert. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 108 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. Cumberland & Stone River Turnpike Co. et al | Rutherford | Other |
This case charges the turnpike company failed and refused to keep its road in repair as required by law. Additional parties: E. C. Huggins, Will Huggins |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 107 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. Will Bentley | Davidson | Liquor Violation | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 111 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. George Brown | Jackson | Tippling |
Selling intoxicating beverages within 4 miles of a school house |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. Pat Britton, State v. J. R. Harold, State v. W. C. Springfield | Sumner | Liquor Violation |
Each charged with transporting liquor. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. P. T. Horn | Sumner | Liquor Violation |
Charged with transporting liquor |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. Tom Snell (col.) | Sumner | Liquor Violation | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. Harry Graham | Sumner | Liquor Violation |
Charged with transporting liquor and speeding. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. E. R. Frazier | Robertson | Liquor Violation | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1918 | State v. J. R. Jones | Robertson | Liquor Violation |
Additional party: Wiley Jones. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy |