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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 | 1919 | State v. Dave Wilder | Carroll | Murder, 1st degree |
Victim was Bettie Green. Murder occurred in July of 1913. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1784 | 319 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1934 | State v. Claudie Fitzgerald | Carroll | Murder, 1st degree |
Fitzgerald was accused of the felonious and willful first degree shooting murder of Dorsey McMillan on Sept. 24, 1933. Fitzgerald appealed his initial conviction of 2nd Degree Murder. McMillan is variously spelled McMillian, McMilland, etc. Fitzgerald and McMillan got into a fight during a craps game, Fitzgerald came back with a shot gun and killed McMillan. |
West | Range: 76 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 2162 | 201 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1923 | State v. Mannie Cash & Charlie Carter | Carroll | Murder, 1st degree |
Charged with 1st degree murder. Victim was John Arnold. Mannie Cash is accused of hiring Charlie Carter for the purpose of murdering Arnold. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 78 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1761 | 563 | Order A Copy |