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 | 1921 | State v. Patrick Chaffin | Jackson | Murder |
Patrick Chaffin was indicted for the murder of Bedford Stafford for voluntary manslaughter. Abner Chaffin, Mrs. Florence Chaffin, wife of Abner, Mrs. Stafford, Wesley Stafford, Henry Stafford, Billy York, etc. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 49 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1921 | Sissie Poston v. State | Jackson | Other |
Sissie Poston was convicted of violating the Stock Law of Jackson County and was fined $2.00 |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 429 | 33 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. Jess Young | Jackson | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | Middle | Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 430 | 16 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. Jim Spurlock | Jackson | Liquor Violation |
Manufacturing Liquor |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 430 | 10 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1921 | State v. Bob King | Jackson | Liquor Violation | Middle | Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 431 | 9 | Order A Copy |