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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. Arthur Tolbert | Rutherford | Defiling a Minor |
Arthur Tolbert was convicted of "violating the age of consent" by having sexual intercourse with Leah Bivins, a girl below legal age. File also includes a notarized statement to the effect that Tolbert confessed to the crime in his church. Leah Bivins's parents were Tom and Belle (Arnold) Bivens. File includes testimony from her grandmother, Mandie Arnold, and uncle David Bivens. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 169 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. Ira Savage | Maury | Defiling a Minor |
Defendant was convicted of having sexual intercourse with Grace Roberts, then a minor. The two married in April 1919 after Roberts was found to be pregnant, but separated in July 1919. Defendant made no effort to support his wife and child afterwards. Partial List of Witnesses: Mrs. Sallie Savage defendant's mother), Emma and Willie Savage (defendant's sister and brother), John Roberts and Mrs. Mattie Savage (Grace's father and sister), Lulu Roberts (defendant's sister). |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 69 | 0 | Order A Copy |