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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 | Harriman, Northeastern Railway Company v. J. S. McCartt | Roane | Property Damage |
James S. McCartt sued the railway (H. & N. E. Rwy. Co.) after a train's live sparks set his barn afire. Defendant's property was located near Webster, Roane County. The line ran from Harriman to Petros. The published case is included. This may be a partial document since pagination begins at 118. 2 folders more from this case is in Box 1536. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1361 | 446 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | State v. R. E. Inman | Henderson | Obtaining Property Under False Pretenses |
Inman was accused of obtaining money by false pretense and larceny after securing and cashing a bank check for $275 from G. A. Brandon for four mules, supposedly owned by dfnt. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2083 | 59 | Order A Copy |