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 | 1928 | State v. Roy Parkerson | Obion | Murder, 1st degree |
Victim was Monroe Wallace, aka Boy Wallace. Parkerson shot him with a pistol. Murder occurred in a pool room at Reelfoot Lake called Shaw's Park. |
West | Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2006 | 117 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1928 | State v. Von T. Knight & Paul Knight | Hardeman | Murder, 1st degree |
The dfnts were accused of the murder of M. B. "Babe" Farris, attacking him with sticks, knives, and other deadly weapons. Appeals are included. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1937 | 298 | Order A Copy |