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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 | 1942 | Elgie Humbard, et al. v. Acme Frieight Lines, Inc. | Hamilton | Other |
"Workmen's Compensation." Additional Plaintiffs: Lillian Humbard and Hubert Humbard. |
East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 243 | 162 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1942 | Edward C. Finney v. Leonard Construction Company | Hamilton | Other |
Cause of Action: Workmen's Compensation claim. Judgment for Plaintiff. Case summary only, no additional appeals, briefs, or motions included. Exhibits include B&W photograph, medical documents. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 373 | 84 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1942 | J. C. Penley v. State | Hamilton | Other |
Cause of Action: Driving while drunk. |
East | Range: 6 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 320 | 16 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1942 | State v. James Curry | Hamilton | Other |
Cause of Action: Assault with Auto. Verdict: Guilty, affirmed on appeal to Supreme Court (no Bill of Exceptions filed). |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 359 | 70 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1942 | State v. Morris Priddy | Hamilton | Other |
Cause of Action: Public Drunkenness. Verdict: Guilty, affirmed on appeal to Supreme Court. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 359 | 36 | Order A Copy |