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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 | 1900 | Arthur McCain v. State | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
Plaintiff appealing his conviction. Originally sentenced for shooting & killing Jeff Wilson on 25 Sept. 1899. At time of killing plaintiff worked as a porter at grocery store of Miss Mary McCarney. Also mentioned: Clarence McCarney, father of Mary McCarney & (?) Perry, her brother-in-law. Perrys operated grocery store opposite the McCarneys & there was rivalry between them. Both stores drew their trade from African American community. |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 807 | 25 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | A. L. Maxwell v. Thor H. Pearnell | Appeal for New Trial |
This casefile an appeal to determine whether land sold to plaintiff in 1856 was a void sale. No county listed |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1822 | Benjamin Joslin v. John Danly | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
amount of damages $5000.00 |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 334 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | Benjamin F. Payne, v. State | McMinn | Appeal for New Trial |
This case file is an appeal for a new trial from a case where plaintiff in error was charged with murder. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1631 | 65 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | C. E. Smith v. D. C. Slaughter | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial | West | Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 394 | 17 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1913 | C. F. Williams v. N. C. Collins | Henry | Appeal for New Trial |
C. F. Williams was the Road Superintendent for Henry County. Collins sued for damages due to unmaintained roads and won. This case is Williams sued for a new trial in attempt to overturn the original verdict. Damages listed as value of $25.00. Defendant is also listed as Ernest Collins on case docket # 21590. All items filed in same folder as they appear to be the same case. One case was filed in Henry County Law #1 and the other in Henry County Law #2. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1335 | 50 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1858 | Calvin Norris & Peter Tharp & wife v. Carter L. Dalton & Betsy Dalton | Grainger | Appeal for New Trial |
This case is an appeal to an earlier case, "Calvin Norris & Mahalia Norris v. C. L. Dalton & Betsy Dalton", located in Box ET79. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1888 | David Darnell v. State | Warren | Appeal for New Trial |
In the original case, Darnell was accused of unlawfully, willfully and feloniously and maliciously assaulting, beating and wounding a person with a unlawful and deadly weapon which was held in the hand with the malicious and felonious intent to kill and murder against the peace of the state. This is an appeal for a new trial. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 747 | 78 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | F. A. Schnickie, v. John E. Matthier | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
This case file is a motion for an appeal in a case where a judgment was rendered against plaintiff in error to repay a promissory note. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1621 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Frank B. Tamble v. State | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
Tamble was previously tried on an indictment that charged him with a violation of the "Bone Dry Law", saying he had unlawfully in his possession liquor. He housed the liquor in a space publicly known as "Tamble's Garage". File contains the appeal, citing insufficient evidence for his conviction and fine. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1515 | 172 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | George W. Haskell v. James Vanghn | Hamilton | Appeal for New Trial |
Appeal on a previous case involving a lease on a property and paid interest on it. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | J. R. Alexander v. R. B. Briggs | McNairy | Appeal for New Trial |
R. B. Riggs surviving partner of N. C. Riggs & Son. Plaintiff earlier brought suit against defendant and won. Details of this lawsuit are not given. |
West | Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 213 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1922 | J. I. Smith v. State | Putnam | Appeal for New Trial |
Cause of action: Plaintiff's appeals for a new trial in his conviction of unlawful appropriation of property found. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 | 61 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | John W. Clifft v. J. N. Walker | Benton | Appeal for New Trial | West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1177 | 24 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1843 | Jacob Smith v. James Britton | Greene | Appeal for New Trial |
Peter Missemery also listed as defendant. Original bill was a plea of trespassing and damages in the total of $200 against Britton, which resulted in a judgment against Smith. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1135 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1859 | John Harrell v. The State | McMinn | Appeal for New Trial |
The opinion of the court discusses the ability of the state to allow questions regarding the religious faith of witnesses. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1173 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1861 | John J. Smith v. J. G. Hodges | Jefferson | Appeal for New Trial |
This case seems to be an appeal only. The original case involved dispute over stud horses. Several witness testimonies are included. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1199 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1895 | J. H. Riley, in error v. Richard White, in error | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
Case involved a dispute over the possession of a mule, described as "one Mare mouse colored mule about 15 hand about six years rated at Seventy Five Dollars" that the defendant unlawfully seized. This appeal by the plaintiff states that the courts ruling for the defendant was controversial-see assignment of errors. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1050 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | Johnson County v. A. Murphy | Johnson | Appeal for New Trial |
This is an appeal for a case where defendant sued plaintiff. Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace. Incomplete file. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 2 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | James Cotton v. State | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
This case was an appeal for a new trial. Plaintiff in error was previously convicted of carrying weapons illegally. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 29 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1867 | Joseph Alison v. Martha& Jane Barcroft | Sullivan | Appeal for New Trial |
The plaintiffs are seeking the reversal of a previous judgment made in favor of the defendants. Original cause of action unknown. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1197 | 14 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | James Hubbs, et al v. State | Union | Appeal for New Trial |
Plaintiffs were charged with lewd conduct and convicted of having intercourse without being married in a previous case. This case was an appeal of that case. Additional Plaintiff: Jane Snodgrass |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 19 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1922 | Lige Young v. State | Rutherford | Appeal for New Trial |
Cause of action: Plaintiff appeals previous conviction of unlawfully disposing of a bay horse, which, as personal property, was covered by a registered mortgage or deed of trust... |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 | 39 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | L. C. Horvel v. State | Appeal for New Trial |
Plaintiff was charged with larceny in a previous case, this case file was related to an appeal of that case. County not listed. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 2 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | M.M. Brien v. Andrew Murfree | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1914 | Memphis Street Railway Company v. Edwin Pankey | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
This is the appeal by the Memphis Street Railway Company from a prior judgment. See WT Box 1973 for the original case. Includes published copy of "Assignment of Errors, Brief and Argument" and "Petition for Certiorari". |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1373 | 158 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Mechanics National Bank of Nashville v. George C. Taylor | Maury | Appeal for New Trial | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 43 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1907 | Memphis Street Railway Co. v. Julia & William Davis | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
Defendants originally won judgment of $250 plus costs against plaintiff in 1905. Plaintiff appealed decision; in 1906 judgment affirmed when plaintiff defaulted. Plaintiff seeks new appeal, maintains that the earlier default was caused only by the failure of plaintiff's counsel to arrive on time. Nature of original lawsuit not stated. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 937 | 13 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | N. Clapp v. H. R. Dunsmore & wife | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
This is not a complete case file…it appears to be simply a memo. Dunsmore and wife obtained a judgement against Clapp in the circuit court for some sort of debt owed to them (amount not noted.) Clapp requested a new trial because he was not present during the first trial due to illness. His request was denied by the lower court and he is appealing that decision. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1644 | 30 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1881 | Robert Harris& John Darnell v. State | Henry | Appeal for New Trial |
Original trial was for robbery |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 162 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1887 | R. E. Shelton v. The Corporation of the Town of Erin | Houston | Appeal for New Trial |
Notes previous bond to pay the corporation for unknown causes in the face of destruction of property. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 789 | 30 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1922 | Storm Hitchcock v. State | Putnam | Appeal for New Trial |
Cause of action: Storm Hitchcock appeals for new trial on case against him for gambling. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1983 | The Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Portland, Maine, in error v. Sallie D. Patterson, in error | Davidson | Appeal for New Trial |
The plaintiff in error, Union Mutual Life Insurance, has initiated the appeal of a circuit court verdict against them for $2,892.87. Represented by Nashville lawyer, J. C. Bradford--Union Mutual is appealing the case Sallie D. Patterson v. Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Portland, Maine. A brief is included that was published in the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Dec. Term 1893. The dispute is over a life insurance policy. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1054 | 121 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | The Mayor & Alderman of the City of Knoxville v. James A. Compton | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
Defendant was the owner of a black sow, and filed previous case because he believed that the plaintiff in error unlawfully seized from defendant's possession. This case was filed as an appeal to the previous case. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1878 | Thomas Gilbert v. State | Knox | Appeal for New Trial |
Plaintiff in error was convicted of carrying weapons in a previous case. This case was file as an appeal for a new trial. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | William Keith, et al. v. R. P. Jenkins | DeKalb | Appeal for New Trial |
Additional parties: R. P. Davis. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 68 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | Walter N. Kidd v. State | Shelby | Appeal for New Trial |
A petition for disbarment was executed against the plaintiff, an attorney at law, in 1916 from the Memphis Bar. The plaintiff was found guilty of impropriety and dishonesty during his duty. This case is a petition to overrule the previous judgment. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1492 | 250 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | W. H. Twilla v. State | Dyer | Appeal for New Trial |
Convicted of murdering Pete Dugal (colored). Appealing because judge wouldn't permit several witnesses to respond to specific questions. |
West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 861 | 15 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1873 | W. G. Bansemer& Co. v. E. Wilhoit& Co. | Greene | Appeal for New Trial |
Original cause of action is debt and involves the wholesale purchase of grocery products by Wilhoit and Co. from Bansemer and Co. It appears that the defendant did not receive the products ordered and refused to honor payment agreement. The case file includes descriptions and prices of various grocery products. W. G. Bansemer and G. A. Bansemer are partners in W. G. Bansemer and Co. and E. Wilhoit and William Vanhup are partners in Wilhoit and Co. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1229 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1870 | W. H. Watterson, admr. of George M. Lyons, dec. v. John Christian | Hawkins | Appeal for New Trial |
The estate of Lyons is seeking payment on a note made by Christian. Christian originally made the note in order to borrow money to partially pay for a slave boy purchased from Levi Lynch. There is an issue of whether the note was to be repaid in Confederate money or U.S. Dollars. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1238 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1933 | Wess Yearout v. State | Blount | Appeal for New Trial |
This case file is an appeal for a conviction of unlawfully selling and manufacturing whiskey and brandy. Plaintiff was accused of possessing an apparatus used to make intoxicating liquor. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1549 | 48 | Order A Copy |