Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1845 Benjamin F. Newman v. Vredenburgh Thompson et al. Jefferson Office Holding, Illegal

Add. Defs: William Caldwell, Milton H. McSpaddon, Daniel Meek, Montgomery Thornburgh, Nathaniel Hann, Robert Martin, Samuel Moser [Maser?], Edward B. Snoddy, Edward Riggs, Thomas B. Rippato (all county justices who voted against Newman). Under TN law, illegal for defaulter to hold office. Def. adjudged Newman a defaulter (for state revenues unaccounted for by him as sheriff & collector), vacated his office, & elected new sheriff, Marcus J. Parrott. Newman said their action was illegal.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1128 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 City of Memphis v. Judge Halsey & Andrew Davis Shelby Office Holding, Illegal West Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 56 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Claude Collins v. State Marshall Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 90 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 D. A. Benson, exe. of A. D. V. Benson v. William Benson et al. Lincoln Conveyance, Illegal

Additional defendants: H.T. Benson, Margaret Cashin, Nancy Cashin, Emerandy Benson, Sony Benson, Robert Benson, H.D. Benson, Mandy Stone, Fawsey Stone, Mary Echols, and A.J. Benson.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 46 120 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 David M. Porter v. State Lauderdale Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 40 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 E. G. Wood v. Henry Mobley & W. K. Dial Gibson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Mobley indicted for unlawfully carrying a belt pistol on 1 March 1873. Mobley a minor under age of twenty-one. Dial is his guardian.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 213 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 F. W. Brown, in error v. State Grainger Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Original case: State charged Brown with selling intoxicating liquors within 4 miles of a school house and for failing to appear before the county court before selling said liquor.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1783 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1908 Henry Hoyle v. State Haywood Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Charge of unlawful carrying a pistol. Fine of $50, imprisonment for sixty days in county jail of Haywood Co., TN. Brief for State; Transcript from the Circuit Court of Haywood Co., TN only.

 West Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 917 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Isaac Parkey v. State Claiborne Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Parkey was accused of carrying a pistol without a license

 East Range: 18 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1992 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John Brummett, In Error v. State Knox Carrying an Illegal Weapon

John Brummett aka John Brumet. "Unlawfully did carry certain deadly and concealed weapons about his person, to wit: a pistol." See also ET 99.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1845 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 J. R. Irwin, In Error v. State Union Carrying an Illegal Weapon

J. R. Irwin was charged with carrying an illegal weapon based on the evidence provided the court indicating that he did not have the proper authority to carry a gun. Irwin felt that he did as a deputy Sherriff and as a private detective. See "Pet Irwin, In Error v. State" in ET 1844.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1844 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Jon. Sharp v. State Anderson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Sharp was found carrying a pistol.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1700 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 J. B. Wilder & Co. v. S. C. & C. M. Wilson Hardeman Conveyance, Illegal West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 188 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 John B. Foust v. State Macon Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Charge: unlawfully carrying a belt pistol, 1883. Appealed to Middle Division, Tenn. Supreme Court. Hon. N. W. McConnell, Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit. W. J. Gray, Sheriff of Macon Co., TN. E. M. Gardenhire, Attorney General, 5th Judicial Circuit.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 682 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 Jerome Woodson, In Error v. State Claiborne Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Offense: Carrying arms. Incident of 10 April 1874, "belt pistols (sic) pocket pistols and revolvers the same being army pistols and such as are commonly carried and used in the United States Army and not being carried openly in his hands …" Jurors: R. T. Robinson, William H. Pearson, F. H. Rogers, James K. P. Greer, James C. Hurst, Thomas L. Davis (foreman), Henry B. Johnson, William Morgan, James Lynch, James Hurt, James R. Yoakum, Mark Cadle, & Isaac Davis. See also ET 1603.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1653 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 J. A. Hardie v. M & A of Chattanooga Hamilton Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Hardie was fined $50 for violating the ordinance of the city against carrying weapons. He carried the case to the Circuit Court by certiorari & supersedeas. His motion for certiorari was dismissed when he appealed to the court on a bond. Motion now is to dismiss the case for want of a proper appeal bond. Case references earlier similar case Wood v. Mayor et al.

 East Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1598 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 Mose Nelson v. State Bedford Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 131 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1929 Nat Scroggins v. D. B. Rice, Sheriff Tipton Illegal Restraint

Scroggins illegally restrained by Rice, sheriff of Tipton County; cause of restraint was being in violation of the "Bone Dry Law" or the illegal transportation, delivery, and storage of liquor; Scroggins appealing his workhouse detainment based on writ of Habeus corpus

 West Range: 77 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1979 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Pat McClain v. State Rutherford Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 131 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 State v. Charles Brantley Montgomery Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Selling liquor without a license

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 238 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 State v. Brinkly Barker Gibson Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 71 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1880 State v. Todd Holloway Fayette Possession of Illegal Weapons

Holloway indicted for carrying pistols on 4 Feb. 1880.

 West Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 161 0 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 1891 State v. David Smothers Carroll Possession of Illegal Weapons West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 324 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 State v. Jack Wilson Benton Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Defendant charged with unlawfully carrying a pistol on 18 Jan. 1890.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 336 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State v. Robert Bowman Washington Carrying an Illegal Weapon

The State charged Bowman with carrying a pistol.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1840 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 State v. Henry Parker Carroll Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Defendant indicted for unlawfully carrying a pocket pistol, revolver & army and navy pistol on 5 April 1891.

 West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 370 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 State v. H. S. Old Wayne Illegal Voting

The State charged H. S. Old, 21 years old, with illegally voting for attempting to vote for the Justice of the Peace in the 4th civil district of Wayne County without presenting proof that he paid his poll tax.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1093 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1898 State v. Clint Newton Weakley Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Appeal to Tenn. Supreme Court at Jackson. Charged with carrying a "belt and pocket pistol and revolver." Jurors: J. A. Eskridge, Neely Underwood, J. A. McCollum, A. W. Jones, L. B. James, J. L. Spence, W. G. Rogers, J. M. Summers, J. J. Roberts, J. L. Todd, John Barger, T. L. Killebrew, J.W. Staulcup.

 West Range: 82 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 459 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1906 State v. John Parr& Dan Williams Gibson Liquor, Sale of Illegal West Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 978 186 Order A Copy
View Entry 1905 State v. A. Harris Lauderdale Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Ahmed Harris was charged with carrying a pistol.

 West Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1012 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1905 State v. John Moore Lauderdale Liquor, Sale of Illegal West Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1108 1108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 State v. J. W. Bukey Hickman Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Selling liquor without a license.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 690 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 State v. Charles Grove DeKalb Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 696 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 State v. Thomas Upchurch Jackson Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 696 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 State v. Wade Haney White Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 State v. Ale Hatfield Scott Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Ale Hatfield is charged with selling liquor.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1100 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1913 State v. Los Sturdivant Gibson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Meeting at Boyett's school house in Gibson County; defendant motioned for a new trial for lack of evidence against him

 West Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1353 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1841 State v. Wiliam R. Caswell Knox Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Anderson Hill also listed as defendant. The defendants allegedly knowingly sold large quantities of a "spirituous liquor called Sin to Owe" for profit. Indictment for retailing liquor.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1149 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 State v. G. H. Hottum & Dusty Miller Shelby Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Opinion only. Violation of injunction inhibiting defendants from selling liquor.

 West Range: 79 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1416 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 State v. Cleveland Durant Shelby Possession of Illegal Weapons

Charged with illegally carrying a concealed pistol. It is noted he is carrying an Army or Navy style pistol.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1563 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 State v. Pete Faccaro Shelby Possession of Illegal Weapons

Charged with carrying a concealed pistol.

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1563 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State by Relator W. J. Williams v. C. W. Garrett Smith Office Holding, Illegal

W. W. Wade was elected Chancellor of the 5th Chancery Division. Wade requested a 90 day leave from the Governor due to physical ailments and requested that the Governor appoint a special Chancellor in his absence. The Governor agreed and appointed R. L. Taylor. During this period Taylor appointed Williams to Clerk and Master of Chancery Court at Carthage. Williams however claims that G. W. Garrett was illegally appointed by Wade and occupies said office.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 826 84 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 State v. Tom Turner Hardin Liquor, Sale of Illegal West Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1614 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1871 State v. Stephen Irvine Madison Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Sale of liquor on election day. Opinion only.

 West Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 10 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Joe Brewster White Carrying an Illegal Weapon

In 1873 Brewster was seen hanging around the corner of the courthouse in Sparta close to William Gracy's grocery with a small Smith & Wesson brass cartidge pistol. There was difficulty between Willhite and Meredith and Meredit was Brewster's nephew. Witnesses testified that Brewster fired the gun seven times.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. William V. Saunders Smith Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Saunders was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol, but plead not guilty. He was charged with simultaneously carrying a belt pistol, a pocket pistol, and a revolver. The case argues that only police officers could carry fire arms at the time.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1879 State v. G. W. Kinnaird Putnam Carrying an Illegal Weapon Middle Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1881 State ex. Rel. James P. Johnson v. E. B. Campbell Williamson Office Holding, Illegal Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 58 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1874 State v. Morris Hallum Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon West Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 40 0 Order A Copy

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