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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1893 | John Dezem v. Alice Dezem | Union | Divorce |
The plaintiff and defendant were married about four years. The plaintiff stated that the defendant deserted him. The plaintiff and defendant did not have children. |
East | Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1728 | 21 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | Lucy Beeler v. William Beeler | Union | Divorce |
The plaintiff was married to the defendant. The plaintiff claims that when she fell ill the defendant mistreated her. The plaintiff is seeking a divorce from the defendant. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1446 | 53 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1857 | Nancy Coffman v. J. P. M. Coffman | Union | Divorce |
Nancy says: Within 5 mos. after she married J.P.M., his conduct toward her, never affectionate or kind, became intolerable, forcing her to leave him. Such conduct included inducing her to take drugs while pregnant, & wishing their child not be born alive. Nancy sued for divorce & custody of their 6-week old son. J.P.M. denied all charges & alleged Nancy influenced by her father & other family. Nancy amended complaint to allege adultery with more than 3 women: Betsey Collins, Polly & Jane Snodgrass & more. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1159 | 16 | Order A Copy |