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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1879 | John Cubbins, Trustee v. T. S. Ayres et al. | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Dispute involves large mirror and stand, two smaller mirrors and stands, one bar room counter, two office counters, one ice box, one lot bar room shelving, three cooking ranges and 1 heater, furniture, stove pipes, 10 chandeliers, gas fixtures, and nine hat racks. Total value of disputed property is $500.00. Additional defendants: Catherine Ayres, Caesar Weatherford, and Benson. Benson's first name is unknown. |
West | Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 495 | 61 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | James Fairbain v. J. R. Wray | Shelby | Debt Dispute | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 136 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | Memphis v. D. Canale & Co. | Shelby | Taxation Disputes |
Additional Defendants: D. Canale, M. Canale |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 130 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Memphis v. Farington & Howell | Shelby | Bond Dispute |
Additional Defendants: William M. Farmington, Henry B. Howell |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 130 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | M. G. Anderson v. Noah Spears | Shelby | Property Dispute |
Folder includes two legal briefs written for the appeal. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 137 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | S. J. Ward v. John Devoto | Shelby | Debt Dispute |
Promissory note was originally signed by Richard C. Blackburn, deceased, and endorsed by defendant. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 133 | 0 | Order A Copy |