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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 | 1932 | State v. James Dukes | Lauderdale | Murder, 2nd degree |
Victim was Walter Curry. Charged with shooting Curry. Cover page included a note that indicated Dukes escaped from jail and as of the writing of the note had not been apprehended. Note is undated. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2071 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | State v. Percy Tendle | Lauderdale | Murder, 1st degree |
Tendle was accused with Clarence Hill and Clyde Hill of the murder of Denver Pilcher. Tendle was spelled variously as Tindall. Dfnt. testified he went to Pilcher's to discuss water and profits of a whiskey still. Dfnt. swore Pilcher shot at him first, and he only shot back in self-defense. Testified Pilcher shot twice, and he only shot once. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2083 | 197 | Order A Copy |