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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 |
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| View Entry | 1931 | State v. Bill Ward | Monroe | Murder |
Harve Hanley had party at his home in Sweetwater, TN, to benefit sick son & as farewell party for Jim Randolph (on furlough from army). Ralph Nichols, 18, Harve's nephew (who was living w/him), invited Poley Wallace & their friend Bill (Willie) Ward, 19. At party, fight broke out, & Ward killed Nichols (who was brandishing car jack) w/knife. Whiskey was involved. Ward convicted of 2nd degree murder, sentenced to 12 yrs in penitentiary. Witnesses: Harve's daughter Lillie Bell, others. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1440 | 92 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1931 | State v. Doug Britton | Monroe | Murder |
Britton charged with shooting Perrin Harris and killing him. Jury found Britton guilty of second degree murder and sentenced him to a maximum 15 years in penitentiary. Britton moved for new trial, was overruled, and then appealed. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1367 | 121 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1931 | Wallace Caughron v. State | Monroe | Liquor Violation |
Pla. in error is accused of unlawfully manufacturing whiskey and brandy and being in possession of a still and devices used to manufacture alcohol. The still was located on the land of Pla.'s father, Tom Caughron. Case file notes that the Pla. is married to Minnie Caughron. At the time the still was captured, Obie Collins was visiting the home of the Pla. Collins lives in McMinn County but owns property near the Pla. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1339 | 42 | Order A Copy |