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 | 1873 | William B. Lyle v. E. Longley | Carter | Land, Confirmation of Ownership |
Lyle owned land and sold it to E. Summerley & A. Heyley, but the proper paperwork was never filed, and Lyle still legally owned the land. Then William Peoples filed a debt against Lyle and Summerley a the court. Then E. Longley purchased the land, leasing it back to Summerley. Case seeks to settle ownership of land and settle debt to Peoples. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 | 13 | Order A Copy |