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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 | 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 | 1896 | State v. Samuel Swanson | Davidson | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Swanson was charged with assault with intent to commit rape against the body of Ella Hooper, who was the step-daughter of Swanson. A few months later Ella Hooper alleged Swanson attempted a second attack. The trial focused on the credibility of Ella verses Swanson. The court sided with Ella Hooper, however there were legal questions related to the case. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1086 | 57 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1896 | State v. Thomas Gardner | Shelby | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
The victim was Gus Mervine. |
West | Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 482 | 41 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1896 | State v. Tom Cribbins | Shelby | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Defendant is accused of assaulting Joe White, alias Joe Baby, with a pistol with the intention of killing him. Folder includes one legal brief. |
West | Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 454 | 42 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1896 | State v. Richard Caldwell& Tom Cribbins | Shelby | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Victim: John Winfield |
West | Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 456 | 91 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1896 | State v. Vickie Burns | Shelby | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Victim: Maggie Bridgeforth |
West | Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 480 | 38 | Order A Copy |