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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1889 | State v. William Stark | DeKalb | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
The defendant was charged with illegally carrying a pistol. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 819 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1889 | State v. James Martin | DeKalb | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
Charged with carrying a pistol. James said his mother, E.L. Martin, was sick at the time &, before he left to search for his dad's cow, asked him "to take his dog and pistol, and kill her a squirrel." James said it was his habit to hunt with the pistol. Issue was intent, as it's only a crime if def. had intent to go armed. James obtained a new trial because Circuit judge improperly charged jury that "it is no excuse if a pistol is carried solely for squirrel hunting." |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 742 | 28 | Order A Copy |