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 | 1879 | Lee Carey v. State | Knox | Motion for Appeal |
In the original case, Carey was convicted of unlawfully carrying deadly weapons on his person. The weapons included belt pistols, pocket pistols and revolvers against the peace and dignity of the state. Carey appealed this conviction. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1688 | 27 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | William Kerr v. State | Loudon | Motion for Appeal |
In the original case, the defendant was charged with assault with intent to rape. He was sentenced to ten years of hard labor. He then appealed this sentence. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1688 | 24 | Order A Copy |