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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 | 1915 | N. H. Reasons v. Joe Jackson | Dyer | Assault and Battery |
Jackson attacked Reasons with a knife, knocking him to the ground and slashing him in the face and neck. Jackson claims he was afraid Reasons was going to rob him and words were exchanged between the two in front of witnesses. Sued for $1,000 and got $425 |
West | Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1391 | 112 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1904 | State v. Walter Lanier | Dyer | Assault and Battery |
Victim: J. A. Dozier |
West | Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 882 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1925 | S. T. Viar v. State | Dyer | Assault and Battery |
Viar charged with hitting, striking and wounding with a crutch J. E. Bishop with malicious intent to kill; Bishop was a partner of Walter Viar, a son of the defendant, in a mercantile business. Viar reacting to an offensive remark made by Bishop. Plaintiff in error case. |
West | Range: 78 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1796 | 111 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | State v. John Hodge | Dyer | Assault and Battery |
Victim: Robert Mackey |
West | Range: 79 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1421 | 50 | Order A Copy |