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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 | 1922 | Ben Allen Eslick v. State | Giles | Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way |
The plaintiff is appealing his conviction of obstructing a public road. He was charged with this as a result of leaving a wagon across the Pulaski and Brick Church Turnpike. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 400 | 64 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1922 | Mary A. Babb, et al. v. W. A. Kenny | Greene | Right of Way |
Also mentioned Sam & George Babb, Marion Hays, Harrison Haws, Dr. Basket, Alex Bales, Hartin Hays, D. B. Hall. The Babbs owned 211 acres in Greene County. Kenny filed a petition to construct a road through the property. The Babbs argue that the road is unnecessary & that it will greatly damage the value of their land. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 14 | 67 | Order A Copy |