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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 | 1914 | Anna Parker v. Sid Parker | Lauderdale | Divorce |
Couple married in 1902 and separated in 1908. No children listed. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1335 | 33 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1897 | Emily Belle Crutchfield v. Edgar H. Crutchfield | Lauderdale | Divorce | West | Range: 82 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 530 | 55 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1896 | John Ella Goens v. John C. Goens | Lauderdale | Divorce |
Despite the first name of "John," John Ella Goens was a woman married to John C. Goens. Her maiden name was Bivens. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 76 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | Mrs. Ledora Cannon v. Charlie Cannon | Lauderdale | Divorce |
Parties were married and had five children. Plaintiff states the defendant was cruel and inhumane to her during their marriage, calling her names and striking her. He also whipped and mistreated their oldest daughter. Filed bill to gain full custody of their minor children, gain control of a portion of their property, and alimony as part of the divorce. |
West | Range: 79 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1430 | 56 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | Martha Hinton v. Tim Hinton | Lauderdale | Divorce | West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 421 | 19 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1919 | R. R. Rasberry v. Minnie B. Rasberry | Lauderdale | Divorce | West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1560 | 34 | Order A Copy |