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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 | 1919 | Jackson Railway & Light Company v. J. E. Armstrong, admr. of Dolly Armstrong, dec. | Madison | Manslaughter, Involuntary |
The original suit was brought by J.E. Armstrong to recover damages against Jackson Railway & Light for death of the Armstrong child alleged to have been caused by the carelessness and negligence of the defendant in running its street car over her. 3 additional folders in Box 1583. Oversize maps showing N. Hays Ave., Laconte Ave., E. Preston St., and Middleton Ave. in Madison Co. Maps in WT Oversize Box 4. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1336 | 592 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1919 | State v. Buford Brandon | Lauderdale | Manslaughter, Involuntary |
Victim: Will Thomas. Will Thomas, rode up to the home of the father of witness Maddie Cash and her sister who at the time were being visited by Buford Brandon and Van Robertson. After Brandon said to Maddie Cash not to go out to Thomas, Thomas Drew his pistol and shot at Brandon twice. Brandon drew his pistol and fired 5 times killing Thomas. Incomplete case file. This is only an assignment of error and brief for the plaintiff in error and a reply for the state. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1558 | 44 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1919 | State v. Fred Wilson | Shelby | Manslaughter, Involuntary |
Victim: B. Littlefield; weapon: automobile truck |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1568 | 53 | Order A Copy |