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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 | 1879 | John C. Ferris, Judge v. James O. Beasley | Davidson | Election Dispute | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 44 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1890 | J. L. Graves v. Uriah Peebles | Davidson | Election Dispute |
In an election held for constable for the 13 District of Davidson County, Peebles, Graves, J.A. Ferring, and Ed Capps were candidates. Peebles received 43 votes to Graves' 3 votes. Graves claimed to have received a majority of votes because of the votes he received at 2 other voting precincts. Peebles charged said precincts were annexed to the 1st district and could not be counted. Peebles suing to be inducted into the office of Constable. Court ruled in Peebles' favor. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 837 | 21 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | State v. W. F. Hunt | Davidson | Election Dispute |
3 Folders |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 100 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1905 | State Ex Rel W. A. Latture v. James B. Frazier, Governor, et al | Davidson | Election Dispute |
Opinion only (2 copies). Latture sued Govr, Sec of State & Atty General (comprising Bd of Inspectors of Elections) to compare vote for Joint-Representative in Hawkins & Sullivan Counties in last election & declare highest vote-getter duly elected. Issue: did court have jurisdiction to require officials to perform duties. Court ruled in Latture's favor & Board appealed to SC. Before SC ruled, Latture declared winner & inducted into office by House of Representatives. SC opinion marked "For Publication". |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 824 | 8 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1888 | W. M. Drake & B.H. Beazley v. W. J. Auten | Davidson | Election Dispute |
The plaintiffs were candidates for 1888 election of the Davidson County Justice of the Peace. They argue that Auten, who was also a candidate, was constitutionally ineligible for the position because he does not believe in God. The plaintiffs also claim that another candidate named Pope Johnson, also known as A.P. Polk, received votes in both names and that those votes should not be combined. The plaintiffs also claim misconduct at the polling stations. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 772 | 147 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1889 | W. H. Young v. George Moore | Davidson | Election Dispute |
In 1888, both parties were candidates for office of Justice of the Peace. After an election, the defendant received a certificate of election for the office, but the plaintiff now states the election was illegal and because he believes the ballot box was stuffed with invalid ballots. Other reasons listed in file support his allegation that the election should be ified. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 779 | 28 | Order A Copy |