Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1889 Arch Lindsay v. State Campbell Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Lindsay was charged with unlawfully carrying a pistol.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1804 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 A. Handman v. State Hamilton Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Plaintiff in error is accused of carrying a revolver or pocket pistol known as a five or six shooter and threatening to shoot J.H. Roberson.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1217 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 A. K. Edmonson v. State Lincoln Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Defendant, a school teacher, is accused of carrying a pistol in public. According to witnesses, the defendant was in a heated exchange with a person named Brock who was a tenant on the defendants property. The defendant believed he was owed rent from Brock and had an attachment placed in the hands of Forrest Patrick who was deputized as a special officer. Patrick brought Brock to the home of Edmonson where the exchange occurred.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 832 15 Order A Copy
View Entry B. B. Bailey v. State Sevier Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Folder contains brief by plaintiff attorney. Bailey was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 14 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 City of Memphis v. John Palmer Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon

The defendant was also charged with vagrancy.

 West Range: 82 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 651 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1901 Charlie W. Harrison v. State Gibson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Also charged in 2nd, related case (also in WT 770) w/ assault w/ intent to kill.

 West Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 770 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Charles Lee, in error v. State Hamilton Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Case involves Charley Lee "the one that hangs around Esquire Wood's office" being charged with carrying an illegal pistol openly in the hand. After being found guilty, Lee appealed for a new trial. Includes letter from Charles Lee's wife.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1786 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1926 Cloys Martin v. State Henry Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2023 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 C. M. Trent v. State Hancock Carrying an Illegal Weapon

C.M. Trent was charged with "unlawfully publicly and privately carrying belt pistols, pocket pistols, revolvers, and army pistols."

 East Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1665 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 D. G. Baker v. State Moore Carrying an Illegal Weapon

D.G. (Dock) Baker was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Several witnesses testified that they believed the plaintiff was probably carrying a pistol but could not be certain. Plaintiff did not testify during the original trial and later complained that the jury used that fact against him when determining his guilt.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 965 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 D. F. Smith v. State Union Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Plaintiff in error was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 Ed Gardner v. State Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Ed Gardner was arrested in Memphis for unlawfully carrying a pistol.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 884 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 E. B. Turpin v. State Sumner Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Plaintiff in error was accused of openly carrying a belt pistol, pocket pistol, or revolver. He was found guilty in the original trial and sentenced to 60 days in jail.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 955 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Fred A. Esslar v. State Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Esslar is charged with unlawfully carrying a concealed belt pistol while also carrying an Army or Navy pistol, "openly in his hands," with the intent to go armed.

 West Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1448 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 George Spurling v. State Polk Carrying an Illegal Weapon

George Spurling is charged with carrying a pistol

 East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 813 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 G. W. Ross v. State Knox Carrying an Illegal Weapon

George W. Ross was convicted of carrying weapons commonly used by the U.S. Army and police. James Monday testified about a confrontation his family had with Ross over a boatload of wood. Others related to the case: Harmon [?] Kreis, M. E. Thompson, James Edwards.

 East Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1663 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Gid Rideout v. State Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

George Lahue testified that he witnessed the plaintiff in the woods shooting at a tree with a pistol. The plaintiff states that he has not carried a pistol in ten years and was using a rifle to shoot the tree. The plaintiff further notes that he was previously attacked by Lahue for charging him with stealing. Several witnesses testified to Lahue's poor character.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 951 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 George McInturff v. State Jefferson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

For unlawfully carrying belt pistols, pocket pistols, & revolvers.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1641 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1908 Henry Hoyle v. State Haywood Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Charge of unlawful carrying a pistol. Fine of $50, imprisonment for sixty days in county jail of Haywood Co., TN. Brief for State; Transcript from the Circuit Court of Haywood Co., TN only.

 West Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 917 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1907 H. H. Harris, alias R. H. Green v. State Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Cause of action: Unlawfully carrying a pistol.

 West Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 966 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 Harvey Shelby v. State Union Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Plaintiff was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Witness testified that plaintiff received the pistol in controversy from Amos McDaniel. Plaintiff denied the charges.

 East Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1667 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Isaac Parkey v. State Claiborne Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Parkey was accused of carrying a pistol without a license

 East Range: 18 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1992 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 John Bell Mauley v. State Henderson Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 82 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 634 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 John Raines v. State Lauderdale Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 867 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1908 Joseph Reeder v. State Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 951 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1907 J. M. Wynne v. State Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Wynne was found guilty of carrying a pocket pistol, a belt pistol, and an army pistol. $50 fine. Sentenced to 11 months and 29 days hard labor in the county workhouse.

 West Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1004 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 John B. Foust v. State Macon Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Charge: unlawfully carrying a belt pistol, 1883. Appealed to Middle Division, Tenn. Supreme Court. Hon. N. W. McConnell, Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit. W. J. Gray, Sheriff of Macon Co., TN. E. M. Gardenhire, Attorney General, 5th Judicial Circuit.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 682 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 James Floyd v. State Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Floyd testified that the pistol had been given to him by Mandy Black to be repaired. He took it to a repair man named Bobbitt. He claimed he was in the process of returning the pistol to Black when he was arrested.

 West Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1448 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Jon. Sharp v. State Anderson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Sharp was found carrying a pistol.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1700 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 John Cassick (col.) v. State Warren Carrying an Illegal Weapon

This is an appeal from the plaintiff in error who was accused of carrying a pistol. The case file includes testimony from James Marler who is a deputy sheriff in Warren County and is noted to live at Mrs. Brown's boarding house, as well as testimony from O. E. Argo who is a policeman in McMinnville, Tennessee.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 814 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 Jerome Woodson, In Error v. State Claiborne Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Offense: Carrying arms. Incident of 10 April 1874, "belt pistols (sic) pocket pistols and revolvers the same being army pistols and such as are commonly carried and used in the United States Army and not being carried openly in his hands …" Jurors: R. T. Robinson, William H. Pearson, F. H. Rogers, James K. P. Greer, James C. Hurst, Thomas L. Davis (foreman), Henry B. Johnson, William Morgan, James Lynch, James Hurt, James R. Yoakum, Mark Cadle, & Isaac Davis. See also ET 1603.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1653 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 J. A. Hardie v. M & A of Chattanooga Hamilton Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Hardie was fined $50 for violating the ordinance of the city against carrying weapons. He carried the case to the Circuit Court by certiorari & supersedeas. His motion for certiorari was dismissed when he appealed to the court on a bond. Motion now is to dismiss the case for want of a proper appeal bond. Case references earlier similar case Wood v. Mayor et al.

 East Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1598 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 Jane Snodgrass v. State Union Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Snodgrass was accused of carrying deadly weapons about his person, namely belt and pocket pistols.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1632 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1877 Joseph Callaway v. State Bradley Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Callaway is charged with unlawfully carrying about his person a pistol the same not being an army pistol or such as used in civilized warfare.

 East Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1600 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1913 Leaflett Abernathy v. State Lauderdale Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 31 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 917 45 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 Lee Rogers v. State Cumberland Carrying an Illegal Weapon East Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 955 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1905 Odus Browder v. State McNairy Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Appeal and supreme court case only. Original case unknown.

 West Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 998 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Oscar Franklin v. State Hardin Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Oscar Franklin was indicted for openly carrying a pistol in his hand- the pistol not being an Army or Navy pistol. Oscar Franklin was found guilty and is appealing the judgment that he pay a $50.00 fine and be confined in the county workhouse for 3 mos.

 West Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1630 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1912 Pete Sharp v. State Gibson Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1053 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Phil Nolan v. State AND M. F. Nolan v. State Anderson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

2 cases were bound together in box. Cover sheet of 1st case says M. F. Nolan v. State, but rest of case says Phil Nolan v. State. 2nd case says M. F. Nolan v. State throughout case. Both were charged with illegally carrying a pistol.

 East Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1750 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 Richard Vaughn v. State Wilson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Vaughn, a family physician, is accused of illegally carrying and displaying a pistol. Witness testimony suggests that Vaughn was known to drink to excess.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 872 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 State v. Amos Morgan Weakley Carrying an Illegal Weapon

There is considerable discussion of the finer points of the law concerning the carrying of a pistol.

 West Range: 82 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 612 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1898 State v. Dave Love Gibson Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 82 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 640 7 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 State v. Rosa Williams Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 690 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 State v. Sun Ross Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 690 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 State v. Harry Liggon Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 706 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 State v. Trice Chandler Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 82 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 718 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1901 State v. Sam Didley Madison Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 770 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 State v. Frank Jones Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 822 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 State v. Cap Wooten Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 842 14 Order A Copy

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