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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 | 1896 | Alanzo Bowman v. State | Decatur | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Victim: Toni Taylor |
West | Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 458 | 44 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1902 | J. C. Partin v. State | Decatur | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Partin was sentenced to 2 years. While in prison, he argued for a new trial based on his accusation that it was W. F. Warden who attacked him and provoked the fight. Partin claimed that he was defending himself. Witnesses: Ludie Herdon (?), E. J. Houston, William Lavery, Joe Fuller, S. W. Snider, Gat Burchet (?), Dr. R. M. Brown (?), Millie Wilson (colored), and Thomas Hays. 2 brads not removed. Several sheets of browned pulp paper are fragile. |
West | Range: 31 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 843 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1919 | State v. A. C. Laster | Decatur | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Meddie Nobbs is the victim. She testified that she was 17 at the time of the trial and lived near Sardis, Tenn., with her parents. She stated that she lived in Decatur County on land owned by Laster in 1918. Nobbs stated that Laster was her uncle as he was married to her mother's sister. Meddie Nobbs' 14 year old sister, Minnie Lee Nobbs, also testified at the trial as well as Meddie's mother, Mrs. Arch Nobbs. |
West | Range: 78 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1666 | 68 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1900 | State v. J. C. Partin | Decatur | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Alleged victim: W. F. Warden |
West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 843 | 56 | Order A Copy |