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 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

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