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 | 1948 | State, ex rel Robert Zahnd v. Grady Head | Hamilton | Habeas Corpus |
Plaintiff seeks to avoid extradition to Georgia, petitions for writ of Habeus Corpus. Argues Georgia Warrant not based on affidavit properly filed before a magistrate. Judgment for defendant, upheld on appeal. |
East | Range: 6 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 327 | 26 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1948 | State ex rel. L. S. Cannon v. Herbert N. Russell | Knox | Habeas Corpus | East | Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 659 | 60 | Order A Copy |