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 H. D. Fox v. Mayor & Aldermen of the City of Obion Obion Petitions for Certiorari

Fox had been convicted of disturbing the mayor of Obion while in the discharge of the mayor's official duties. Fox used "threatening and grossly indecorous language" and was rendered in contempt of court. The first page is so blackened that it is impossible to read, therefore docket number cannot be identified. Pages two & three are also soot damaged. The court is likewise unidentified.

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 492 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1923 Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway v. Bill Davy Obion Petitions for Certiorari

Includes Memorandum Opinion of Circuit Court and original suit of Bill Davy - Col. v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company from the Circuit Court of Obion County. Mr. Davy initial suit alleged personal injury totaling $3000 after being flung from the train during departure. Mr. Davy was awarded $500 in damages, and the Court of Appeals upheld the initial ruling. Housed in three folders.

 West Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1708 308 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 R. W. Powell v. Talle Holton & Co. Obion Petitions for Certiorari

Plaintiff says defendant won earlier debt case against him, but insists he was unaware of the hearing and that he does not owe any money to this company. He is requesting writs of certiori in the hope of having the previous judgment overturned.

 West Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 137 0 Order A Copy