Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
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 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. 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