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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 | 1835 | Elijah Wilson v. John Hudson | Smith | Trespass with Force of Arms |
Possession of a tract of land in Smith County is debated. Land Grant #11336 and Land Grant #1593 are mentioned in this case |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 376 | 20 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1883 | State v. John E. Clarke | Smith | Trespass with Force of Arms |
The State deposed Clarke in the case of T. N. Christian v. John E. Clarke et al. and a crossbill, claiming the court had jurisdiction over the parties and the land/house in question, of which Clarke was said to have taken illegal possession by breaking down the door to the home. |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1145 | 14 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1831 | Tarlton C.& Nancy Cains v. Henry H. Jones | Smith | Trespass with Force of Arms | Middle | Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 193 | 0 | Order A Copy |