Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1933 State v. George Matheny Dyer Assault with Intent to Kill

Dfnt. was accused of an unlawful, premeditated gun attack on Noah Burns, with the intent to kill said Burns.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2119 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 State v. Herbert Powell & Sammie Powell Dyer Assault with Intent to Kill

Dfnts. were accused of attacking Cind Bell Light with guns and knives in an attempt to commit first-degree murder.

 West Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2118 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1910 State v. Buster Harris Dyer Assault with Intent to Kill

Victim: William Knight

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1221 89 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 State v. Jim Hayes Dyer Assault with Intent to Kill

2 folders. Defendant's name also spelled "Jim Hays". Indicted for assault with attempt to commit murder in the first degree upon one H. L. Kirby. The defendant was in town with his wife her son, fathered by H. L. Kirby. They stopped at the Cross Roads Store, asking if Mr. McGuire was in. A customer, Berl Dougherty, and H. L. Kirby, replied that the defendant better get away from them and the defendant began shooting through the window into the store, stating he felt his life was in danger. He then left

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1565 440 Order A Copy
View Entry 1923 State v. George Wheeler Dyer Assault with Intent to Kill

Victim: I. L. Verden. State is accusing Wheeler of assaulting Verden with a knife in attempt to kill him. Wheeler was angry over a ticket Verden was issued to haul gravel.

 West Range: 78 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1807 118 Order A Copy