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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1948 | A. Z. Long v. Taylor Range, O. E. Clouse & Roy J. Range | Scott | Debt |
Cause of Action: Money owed on a Promissory Note. Account receipts included. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 110 | 265 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Alec Barr et al. v. State | Washington | Theft |
Additional plaintiffs: Mrs. Alec Barr, James Cash, Tempie Scalf. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 148 | 32 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Asa Sparks v. Willie Lawson | Blount | Negligence |
Negligence resulting from a car accident. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 163 | 53 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Arthur Smith v. State | Greene | Other |
"Driving Drunk." |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 183 | 87 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | A. T. Daugherty et ux. v. Allen D. Toomey et ux. | McMinn | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 252 | 102 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Alice Ledford v. Harley Ingram | Washington | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Plaintiff is seeking to prevent dispossession from her apartment. Exhibits include trust deed, bank book, and canceled check. |
East | Range: 6 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 415 | 138 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Arabella Wooten v. Charles M. Wooten, et al. | Knox | Divorce |
Additional Defendants: P. H. Mendel, Hazel Hyder, Park National Bank, Hamilton National Bank. Complainant sought a decree of legal separation and maintenance, attachment and injunction. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 486 | 149 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Arlie Cutshaw, et al. v. Charlie Cusick, et al | Sevier | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Complainant: Anna Mae Cutshaw. Additional Defendant: Aubra Cusick. Exhibits: three plat maps. This suit was filed seeking to establish a property line. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 504 | 320 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Atkin Hotel Co. v. Milner Hotels, Inc. | Knox | Debt |
Origin of debt: unknown. No case summary included. |
East | Range: 18 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1995 | 7 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Burton Laughters v. State | Sullivan | Murder | East | Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 222 | 316 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Bonnie Thompson v. State | Bradley | Murder | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 242 | 160 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Boedna C. Turner v. Hobert Delaney | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Plaintiff was struck by an automobile driven by Defendant and injured. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 495 | 134 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Bert Lamone v. J. W. & Hattie S. Burkey | Greene | Dissolution of Partnership |
Exhibits include ledger books, receipts, cancelled checks. Also see ET 653 |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 649 | 148 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Bill Munsey, et al. v. Russell Brothers | Claiborne | Deed Dispute |
Additional Complainants for No. 1490: R. L. Munsey, W. G. Welch, Lon Campbell, E. F. Breeding, F. L. McNeeley, Archie Jennings, Robert Nash, C. L. Mountain. Additional Case: State ex rel Frank Herrell, et al. v. Russell Bros., No. 1490. Additional Complainants for No. 1494: W. G. Welch, E. F. Breeding, F. L. McNeeley, R. L. Munsey, Buford Brooks, J. M. Young, Arch Eldridge, John Eldridge, Eugene Reece and Elmer Arnold. Complainants sought to have deeds to Russell Brother declared void. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 582 | 165 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Charles Couch v. The Equitable Life Insurance Society of the United States | Polk | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Case includes disability claims. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 63 | 226 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Claude Duncan v. Dickey Rector Lumber Company et al. | Scott | Injury and Damages |
Additional Defendants: Wilbur Dickey Rector. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 110 | 159 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Maryville v. Edward Maxey | Blount | Other |
"Revoking a Beer Permit." |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 163 | 89 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Charles Gilburth v. New Jellico Coal Company | Campbell | Injury and Damages |
Cause of Action: Worker's Compensation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 186 | 42 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Checker Cab Co., Inc. et al. v. City of Johnson City et al. | Washington | Other |
Cause of Action: Plaintiffs charge City with violating a state law that Defendants believe to be unconstitutional. Add. Plaintiffs: Diamond Cab Company, Yellow Cab Company. Add. Defendants: Dewey Leonard, Sam Taylor, M. C. Roush, William E. Washburn, T. E. Deakins, R. L. Waddell, V. C. Eades, Jr., Robert Eades. |
East | Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 396 | 149 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Chattanooga v. American Theater, et al. | Hamilton | Tax Collection |
Exhibits include tax assessments and other tax records, correspondences, depositions. Add. Defendant: Z. Cartter Patten. |
East | Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 579 | 206 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Knoxville v. William Dixon et al | Knox | Tax Collection |
Add. Defendants: George M. Dail, James Gibson, B. H. Aurin, . |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 659 | 17 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Knoxville v. Elizabeth H. Galbraith et al | Knox | Tax Collection |
Add. Defendants: W. E. Aurian, B. Aurin. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 675 | 85 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Coleman Sharp v. State | Roane | Manslaughter |
"Involuntary Manslaughter." Victim: Margaret Sharp. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 111 | 96 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | C. F. Wilson, et al. v. Williams & Voris Lumber Co., et al. | Cumberland | Property Dispute |
Case involves the legality of cutting down timber on Plaintiff's land. Additional Plaintiffs: Cordell Wilson, Mrs. J. A. Kemmer, and C. F. Wilson. Additional Defendants: Arthur Swafford, Beecher Sherrill, and C. Godsey. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 137 | 453 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Charles Brooks v. State | Knox | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 169 | 153 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Maryville v. Charles Camper | Blount | Debt Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 177 | 110 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Clara Hood v. Ross Campbell, et al. | Sullivan | Unlawful Detainer |
Additional Defendant: Fannie Campbell. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 273 | 60 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Charlie Springfield v. Eva P. Stamper | Hamilton | Unlawful Detainer |
Case includes contract. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 262 | 150 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Chattanooga Gas Company v. S. T. Mallen | Hamilton | Damages |
Cause of Action: Gas leaked caused a tree to die. 2 Folders. |
East | Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 262 | 289 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Knoxville v. Jeanette C. Heth, Hamilton National Bank, J. B. Brownlow, W. G. Brownlow, George Cavalaris, George Kostianas, Lon M. Wright | Knox | Eminent Domain | East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 288 | 272 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Clara Leavitt Murphy v. Hobart Reynolds et al. | Hamilton | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Exhibits include 2 envelopes of receipts. Additional Defendants: Luther and King Griffith. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 303 | 264 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Knoxville v. James Gibson et al. | Knox | Tax Collection |
Defendants sought to have tax obligations dismissed because documents filed by plaintiff omitted any indication that numeracy figures were dollar values, and thus no indication that a monetary obligation was present. Additional Defendants: George M. Dail, William Dixson. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 313 | 57 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Carl S. Seimer et al. v. E. P. Cobb et al. | Washington | Damages |
Source of damages: automobile collision. Exhibits include 2 large and 6 small b&w photographs. Add. Plaintiff: Emerson Smith. Add. Defendant: Mrs. E. P. Cobb. |
East | Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 396 | 146 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Clifford Thompson, admr. of Harold D. Thompson, dec. v. W. G. Purser | Hamilton | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Defendant hit deceased with his truck, causing mortal injuries. Exhibits located in ET 683 and include brake cylinder, valves, springs, seals, and other mechanical parts & packaging. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 475 | 179 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | City of Chattanooga v. William Gooch | Hamilton | Other |
Cause of Action: Violation of Zoning Ordinance. Defendant was using property in a residential district for commercial purposes. |
East | Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 491 | 49 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Charles Walker, et al. v. Opal Walker Queener, et al. | Knox | Wills, Contested |
To contest the Will of Kate E. Walker, dec.. Additional Complainants: Dewey P. Walker, Willie Walker Capps, Gladys Holbert, Glenn Dinwoodie Longmire, Jack Dinwoodie. Additional Defendant: Etta Walker McPhetridge. |
East | Range: 6 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 484 | 400 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Claiborne Co. Bank v. Edward West et al | Claiborne | Debt |
Origin of debt: loan. Exhibits include insurance brochure. Add. Defendant: L. B. McClain, James H. Greene. |
East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 665 | 87 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Dan Frogg v. State | Morgan | Murder |
"Murder in the Second Degree." Shooting Victim: Freeman Carrier. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 147 | 150 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Daisy Burris v. Iva McConnell | Monroe | Estate Dispute |
2 Folders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 152 | 327 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Dave Smith v. State | Greene | Other |
"Public Drunkenness." |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 195 | 58 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Dan Palmer v. State | Blount | Liquor Violation | East | Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 242 | 89 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Docia Ann Cloer v. John P. Cloer et al. | Polk | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Elijah Cloer, William Cloer, Miney Cloer Mantooth, Fannie Cloer Shannon, Mary Cloer Smith, Esther Cloer McClure, Rosie Cloer Fisher, Glen Waldrup, Oma Waldrup, Ruth Waldrup. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 63 | 68 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Dewey Lilly v. State | Washington | Liquor Violation |
"Possessing Whiskey." |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 123 | 34 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Danford Potter, et al. v. C. R. Potter, Jr., et al. | Johnson | Wills, Contested |
Additional Parties are unlisted. Dispute involves land and property. |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 199 | 46 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Dr. Harry W. Bachman v. Fred J. Mayer | Sullivan | Debt | East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 289 | 114 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Diamond Realty Co. v. Carl Rogers & Occupants | Hamilton | Eviction |
Plaintiff seeks to evict Defendants from property. Exhibits include lease contract, rent non-payment notice. |
East | Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 491 | 94 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | D. A. Tinker, admr. of Pearl Tinker Breeden v. Wayne Ogle | Sevier | Damages |
Also mentioned is Hayden Breeden, admr. of Jackson Breeden v. Wayne Ogle, No. 714. |
East | Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 508 | 226 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Eugene Clevenger v. State | Greene | Liquor Violation | East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 184 | 174 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1948 | Edna Miller, et al. v. Lena Smith, et al. | Campbell | Wills, Contested |
Additional defendants: Myrie McNeely. Additional Plaintiffs: Ulys Lineart. Two folders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 192 | 484 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1948 | Elizabeth M. Jones, et al. v. United Brotherhood of Carpenters& Joiners No. 74. | Hamilton | Land |
Defendant and Plaintiff own adjoining properties, and Plaintiff seeks an in junction to prevent Def. from enclosing a driveway space used previously by both parties. Exhibits include 6 b&w photographs, survey map. Add. Plaintiff: Edgar D. Jones. Add. Defendants: W. W. Orr, George West, C. L. Harris. |
East | Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 447 | 183 | Order A Copy |