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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 | 1887 | W. C. Willis v. B. S. Plumlee | Clay | Land and Title Dispute |
Dispute over who had right to operate ferry across Cumberland River in Celina, at point where Obed River empties into Cumberland & public highway crosses it, said highway leading from Celina to Burksville, KY. Some surrounding land owned by L.B. Peterman (who had leased land to Willis), while other surrounding land owned by Plumlee. Willis & Plumlee arguing over who had right to operate ferry ("exclusive owner & proprietor of the sail"). Hand drawn map of area |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 732 | 89 | Order A Copy |