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 | 1932 | Robert Granstaff v. State | DeKalb | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Opinion only. DeKalb County case found in East TN boxes. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 83 | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1886 | State v. James R. Fuson | DeKalb | Assault with Intent to Kill |
The file is not a transcript of the case but, rather, an explanation of court costs. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 671 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | State v. John H. Vickers [Vicars] | DeKalb | Assault with Intent to Kill |
As his daughter Mary (16) was riding mare owned by her grandpa John Griffith (with whom she lived) on her way to church at Cooper's Chapel, John came from behind cedar bushes, dragged her off mare & beat her with a stick. He had beaten her before & made "improper proposals." At one point, Mary falsified affidavit "to try to restore [her father] to his position in the church." Mentioned: brother Jasper, sister Josie, grandfather Hord Vickers, uncles W.J. & J.P. Vickers, mom Lucy, Isaac Cooper. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 772 | 186 | Order A Copy |