Order Cases Online
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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1941 | Gene Easterly v. R. B. Williams | Hamblen | Debt Dispute |
Plaintiff is sued Defendant for money owed him through a profit sharing arrangement. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 521 | 46 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | H. F. Trobaugh v. Esco L. Hale, et al | Hamblen | Estate Dispute |
Additional Case Style: Coy Franklin v. Esco Hale. Also named as a complainant is C. D. Trobaugh. Additional Defendants: R. L. Moore, Tessie Moore, Robert Hale, and others. Also see ET 480. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 478 | 949 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | J. R. Purkey v. Charles Purkey, et al. | Hamblen | Estate Dispute |
Add. Defendants: David Purkey, Shields Purkey, Eula Purkey, Ada Purkey, Nellie Purkey Epperson. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 523 | 92 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Jerry Alexander v. G. G. Thomas | Hamblen | Damages |
Origin of damages: Libel & defamation, Malicious Prosecution. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 523 | 47 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Lillian G. Hilton v. James F. DeBord | Hamblen | Child Support |
Exhibits include correspondences. |
East | Range: 7 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 525 | 141 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Marvin W. Price v. Rufus Spoon, et al. | Hamblen | Debt Dispute |
Plaintiff is challenging a promissory note which he claims was paid off. Add. Defendants: J. Bryon Long, exe. & W. O. Sheffey, adm. of J. J. Long, dec., J. Bryon Long, W. O. Sheffey. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 523 | 147 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | Raymond M. Park, admr. of Charles A. Park, dec. v. Atlantic Company, Inc. et al. | Hamblen | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Dec. was killed in a collision with a truck driven by defendant Sain, and against for defendant Atlantic Co. Judgment for plaintiff, affirmed on appeal. Exhibits include large color street map, 5 large b&w photos, affidavit, handwritten note. Additional Defendant: S. F. Sain. |
East | Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 383 | 340 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | State v. Millard Wolfe | Hamblen | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Verdict: Guilty, affirmed on appeal to Supreme Court (no Bill of Exceptions filed). |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | State v. George Kyle et al. | Hamblen | Liquor Violation |
Cause of Action: Unlawful Possession of Intoxicating Liquor. Verdict: Guilty, affirmed on appeal to Supreme Court. Additional Defendant: Ray Inman. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 90 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | State v. Tom Epps | Hamblen | Larceny |
Verdict: Guilty, reversed on appeal to Supreme Court. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 38 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | State v. Oscar Fine | Hamblen | Other |
Cause of Action: Unlawful Possession of Intoxicating Liquor. Verdict: Guilty, affirmed on appeal to Supreme Court (no errors assigned). |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 37 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | W. L. Brown v. Brown & Company, et al. | Hamblen | Breach of Contract | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 246 | 157 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1941 | W. E. Matthews v. F. P. Drake | Hamblen | Debt Dispute |
Plaintiff seeks back commissions, Defendant (former employer) disputes that debt. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 523 | 34 | Order A Copy |