Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1842 | Elisha Thomason v. Joseph Rich, Chairman | Grainger | Election Dispute |
Elisha Thomason was the county sheriff, but failed to collect taxes and fines as required by his office. Thomason sued for the right to remain in office while fees were collected. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 21 | 5 | Order A Copy |