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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 | 1824 | State v. Logan Harper | Smith | Assault and Battery |
Harper was accused of attacking and beating Mary Cockerham on July 29, 1823, after an argument during which he believed her to have slandered his sister. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 182 | 0 | Order A Copy |
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 | 1824 | State v. Alexander Sevier | Greene | Assault with Force and Arms |
Victim: Jack Ridgely, a free man of color. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 688 | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1824 | Willis L. Shumate v. State | Davidson | Assault and Battery |
Assault and battery upon Habbert Towns, Nashville, 1823. Sentenced to six hours imprisonment, fine of $2.50, and cost of prosecution. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 365 | 8 | Order A Copy |