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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1891 | State v. Robert Porter (col.) | Maury | Murder |
Porter was accused of murdering George Walker with a pistol. Walker's body was found on John Cecil’s farm where both he and the defendant lived and worked. According to the defendant, he and the much larger Walker had gotten into a fight earlier in the day. The defendant claimed it was Walker who initiated the second argument and threatened Porter. Additional documents located in MT 893. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 593 | 60 | Order A Copy |