Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1931 J. A. Sanders v. State McMinn Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Plaintiff was arrested on the 4th of July while carrying home brewed alcohol from his car into his restaurant. The arresting officer found 72 bottles of what appeared to be home brewed alcohol. The contents of the bottles were never analyzed. Plaintiff's restaurant is described as being in the City of Athens in the Wilson building near the L. & N. Depot.

 East Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1360 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Joe Bishop v. Eagle Motor Company McMinn Damages

The Eagle Motor Company is a partnership composed of David and Edgar Collins. Plaintiff complains that his daughter Dora Bishop was a passenger in a car driven by Edgar Collins when Collins lost control and collided with another car being driven by Peggy Gregory. Plaintiff claims his daughter suffered serious injury as a result of the defendant’s negligence and is seeking damages.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1544 103 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Luke Lea v. Knoxville News Sentinel Company& W. E. Neil McMinn Libel

Lea sued the Knoxville News Sentinel for libel to his damage $100,000. Lea was a publisher for the Nashville Tennessean and President of Southern Publishers Inc. Lea sued the newspaper for accusing him of robbing the public by using his influence as a corrupt political boss to control acts of public officials for his own financial gain. Lea sued for libel against a different company in the same year. See Luke Lea v. Times Printing Company et al. in ET 1344.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1358 86 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 M. R. McClure v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. et al. McMinn Breach of Contract

Appeal case only. Plaintiff worked for the railroad and was drafted into the US Army and according to the contracts, rules & regulations by defendant all employees entering the services would be allowed to return to their jobs along with full seniority. McClure sued for his seniority ranking to which he was entitled to according to the contract. Exhibits include bylaws, correspondence, rules & regulations, magazine, etc. 6 folders. See also box 1562

 East Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1464 1275 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Euel Tallent McMinn Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of East Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 794 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Bob Carruth McMinn Murder

Incomplete case. Contains 2 briefs and verdict reversal. Carruth charged and convicted with second degree murder of Will Rose. He was sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary. Judgment was reversed and new trial granted.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1291 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State, Ex Rel v. J. J. Ward McMinn County Issues

Additional material in ET 1087. Defendant is an acting Justice of the Peace in said county. Since taking office, the defendant has allegedly corruptly entered into various verbal and written contracts with McMinn County through it public road officials and the board of education for grading and constructing public roads near his part of the county, taking lumber from school additions to finish bridges and roads.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1355 61 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State, Ex Rel v. J. J. Ward McMinn County Issues

Additional material in ET 1355.Defendant is an acting Justice of the Peace in said county. Since taking office, the defendant has allegedly corruptly entered into various verbal and written contracts with McMinn County through it public road officials and the board of education for grading and constructing public roads near his part of the county, taking lumber from school additions to finish bridges and roads.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1087 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Gene Fleming McMinn Liquor, Sale of Illegal

After initial mistrial, Fleming convicted of unlawfully selling liquor, fined $100, sentenced to 90 days jail. Witnesses: Jimmie Boyer, 17, student at Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, bought whiskey from Fleming in basement of Robert E. Lee Hotel, called before college discipline committee, which required him to find out who sold it to him w/in 24 hrs. or risk expulsion; Harold Gastman, 18, also Wesleyan student, assisted in drinking;

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1354 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Walker Abbott McMinn Lewd Behavior

Abbott charged and convicted of indecent behavior and conduct at a Christmas tree gathering by placing rubbers (condoms) addressed to Mae Posey on a Christmas tree. He was fined $50 and sentenced to 6 months confinement at a workhouse.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1347 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. T. N. Calhoun, Walter Calhoun& Tom Calhoun Jr. McMinn Assault and Battery

Defendants charged with assaulting Gertie Cooter with their hands and fists and unlawfully strike, beat, bruise, and wound and otherwise injure her. Court found them guilty and fined them each $250. Defendants moved for new trial.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1348 111 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. W. A. Blair McMinn Liquor Violation

Blair charged with selling whiskey to Ernest Plemons within 4 miles of a schoolhouse contrary to the Statute. He was found guilty and fined $100. Blair moved for a new trial, was overruled, and appealed.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1349 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Charlie Davis McMinn Liquor Violation

Tried for unlawfully selling liquor.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1355 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Homer Flowers McMinn Liquor Violation

Flowers charged and convicted of possessing liquor. He was fined $100 and sentenced to 30 days confinement in the workhouse. Flowers moved for a new trial, was overruled, and then appealed.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1359 28 Order A Copy