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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1932 | Jess Waters v. State | Polk | Liquor Violation |
"Possessing whiskey." |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 173 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | Jim Prater v. State | Polk | Breach of Trust |
Jim Prater is accused of fraudulent breach of trust by one John Lewis. The charge stems from a note that was issued between the two men. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1423 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | Oscar Hall v. State | Polk | Liquor Violation |
A. B. Green, a Polk County Sheriff, noticed Hall standing in front of the Antioch Church near Benton, Tennessee, and observed several people surrounding him. Upon investigation, Green determined that Hall was under the influence of alcohol. Agreeing not to arrest him if he went home, Green allowed Hall to enter his car and drive away. Shortly after, Green heard a crash and found that Hall had run off the road. He was then arrested. |
East | Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1501 | 11 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | State v. R. H. Price | Polk | Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of |
Incident of 11 March 1932, defendant "unlawfully and feloniously did personally transport intoxicating liquors in quantity of one gallon or more into (State) to another point in county to wit: near Parksville." Court decision reversed by the Supreme Court @ Knoxville, 22 Oct. 1932. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1442 | 35 | Order A Copy |