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 | 1888 | J. E. Goodwin v. Kennesaw Manufacturing Company | Shelby | Breach of Contract | West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 419 | 140 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1888 | Minter Parker v. J. F. Walker | Shelby | Breach of Contract | West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 422 | 34 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1888 | S. T. Speers v. Memphis Mill Co. | Shelby | Breach of Contract |
Complainant's name is also spelled Spears. The number of pages includes an attachment. Case arose from a dispute over the soundness of a mule. |
West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 414 | 104 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | William Glenn & Sons v. Southern Express Co. | Shelby | Breach of Contract |
William Glenn & Sons was to receive $856.00 from a collecting agent. Package endorsed as containing this amount, but actually $200 short. Plaintiffs sued to collect the deficit. Southern Express Co. maintained that it was not notified of the loss until 6 or 7 months after the delivery, rather than the 30 days stipulated on the receipt. |
West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 422 | 139 | Order A Copy |