Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1824 | State v. James Baker | White | Assault with Force and Arms | Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1875 | State v. William J. Bandy | White | Assault with Force and Arms |
In 1873 Bandy shot William Little with a pistol, and was accused of "Malicious Shooting." Bandy & Little were walking along a road, with Little's hand on Bandy's shoulder. Little pulled on Bandy's shoulder, catching his shirt and causing it to tear. Bandy told Little he would shoot him for tearing his shirt and held up his gun. Little lunged at him and Bandy fired. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13 | 44 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1858 | State v. C. Clemecy, William B. Williams& S. Foster | White | Assault and Battery | Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 275 | 0 | Order A Copy |