Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | Carl Honeycutt v. State | Scott | Forgery |
Honeycutt was charged with forging a $9.80 check payable to Tilmon Laxton; Star Drug Company endorsed it. Honeycutt claimed to have an alibi. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1381 | 110 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | Horace Lea v. State | Anderson | Forgery |
Horace Lea was charged with forgery and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Horace Lea admitted to signing the names of W.J. Elliott and Will Lea but states that he had their authority and permission to do so. |
East | Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1403 | 74 | Order A Copy |