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 | 1931 | State v. Lewis Richardson | Lauderdale | Murder, 2nd degree |
victim: Millard Russell; Richardson found his seed store room broken in to; Russell told Richardson he broke in; Richardson shot Russell; sentenced to 15 years in jail. |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2042 | 176 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | State v. James Dukes | Lauderdale | Murder, 2nd degree |
Victim was Walter Curry. Charged with shooting Curry. Cover page included a note that indicated Dukes escaped from jail and as of the writing of the note had not been apprehended. Note is undated. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2071 | 13 | Order A Copy |