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 | 1877 | State v. Mitchell Weakley | Rutherford | Murder |
Mitchell Weakley charged with murder and convicted of involuntary manslaughter by jury and sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in the penitentiary. Victim: Jacob Morton, 63 years old was killed on April 15, 1873. Weakley claimed self defense. Charlie Collins a black man, was present at the fight and appeared testifying as a witness for the prosecution. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 25 | 54 | Order A Copy |