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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1868 | M. P. Boring v. S. E. Griffith | Washington | Contested Election |
Boring contesting the election of Griffith as sheriff of Washington County on the grounds of illegal votes and illegal manner and form of holding said election. Therefore, Boring charges that election is void. |
East | Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1067 | 26 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1868 | Thomas Barry v. James F. Lauck | Sumner | Contested Election |
Election for Chancellor of the Seventh Chancery Division held on March 28, 1868. Contesting election due to allegation of fraud. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 272 | 292 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1868 | William Blackburn v. Eli Vick, et al. | DeKalb | Contested Election |
Additional defendant: Harry Smith. Contested election for Revenue Collector of DeKalb County. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 530 | 48 | Order A Copy |