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 Minerva Copes v. State Shelby Manslaughter Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 429 245 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 P. M. Johnson v. State Shelby Manslaughter

Charged with involuntary manslaughter, caused when he struck the victim with his vehicle, which he was "recklessly operating."

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 391 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. A. S. Fitzgerald Davidson Manslaughter

Voluntary manslaughter. Additional parties: Bob Phillips, Willis Saunders, Jennie Scott

 Middle Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 145 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. Rudolph D. Brooks Hamilton Manslaughter

Victims: Mrs. Florence Martin, Myrtle Van Hooser/Van Hoosen.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 69 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. Norman Anderson Davidson Manslaughter

Murder of John Henry Horton, October 14, 1920. Davidson County Criminal Court, Division II. Convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Both parties were involved in a crap game; deceased surged toward defendant with intent to kill using a knife; defendant retaliated in self-defense.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 436 175 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. George Gleaves Davidson Manslaughter Middle Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 159 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 State v. Metrell Thompson Davidson Manslaughter

Metrell Thompson, an African American female, was convicted in 1917 for involuntary manslaughter in the death of an unnamed infant believed to be her child. The file also includes a signed Petiton asking that she be given a full pardon. The file also contains signed testimonials to Metrell Thompson's good character.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 169 0 Order A Copy