Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
Order Cases Online
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
Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."
| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1936 | Louise S. Rees, et al. v. First National Bank of Chattanooga, et al. | Hamilton | Breach of Trust |
Chattanooga Savings Bank & Trust, forerunner of 1st Nat'l. Bank, was trustee of estate of Benjamin Franklin Rees (d. 1907). Income from bank's investments to go to brothers & Erlanger Hosp. Investment properties fizzled, so family sued. Reconstruction Finance Corporation had a role, so case could be helpful in researching Depression & banking. M. H. Silverman had questionable involvement. Testimony: N. J. Simmons, E. H. Lawman, A. A. Dragoo, Taylor Durham, I. D. Strong, G. L. Nichols, C. H. Buck. |
East | Range: 8 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 933 | 247 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1936 | L. F. Wilkerson& Bessie Wilkerson v. H. B. Caulkins | Hamilton | Breach of Warranty | East | Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 955 | 61 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1936 | The Margaret Mill v. Aycock Hosiery Mills | Hamilton | Breach of Contract |
This case was filed by the Margaret Mill to collect $10,000.00 or more in damages for breach of contract. It revolves around the purchase of a large quantity of yarn. |
East | Range: 8 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 902 | 218 | Order A Copy |