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 | 1885 | Henry Ashcroft v. State | Decatur | Possession of Illegal Weapons |
Also includes State v. Henry Ashcroft. Ashcroft was convicted of carrying a pocket and belt pistol and revolver. |
West | Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 290 | 17 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1885 | State v. Robert Drury | Tipton | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Offense of selling liquor in quantities greater than a quart. Hon. Thomas J. Flippin, Judge, 14th Judicial Circuit. |
West | Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 288 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1885 | State v. James B. Harrison | DeKalb | Liquor, Sale of Illegal | Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 564 | 27 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1885 | State v. Joel P. Windle | Clay | Liquor, Sale of Illegal |
Cause of action: Selling liquor without oath and bond. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 564 | 19 | Order A Copy |