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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1901 | Mayor & aldermen of the City of Jackson v. John T. Stark, et al. | Madison | Breach of Official Duty |
Suit against John T. Stark, Recorder for the City of Jackson, and his sureties. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 768 | 22 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1917 | State of Tennessee ex rel R.F. Harris et al. v. E.G. Buck | Madison | Breach of Official Duty |
Buck accused by Harris and ten others of aiding and encouraging violation of law and guilty of misconduct in office, rendering him unfit to hold office of County Engineer. Buck did not itemize and write vouchers for his bills required by law. Buck also accused of giving away county property and selling material belonging to the county and retaining proceeds for his own use. Plaintiffs demand writ of Ouster to remove Buck from office. Case divided between 6 folders. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1503 | 888 | Order A Copy |