Order Cases Online
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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1838 | Christiana Crockett, admr. of Andrew Crockett, dec. v. James Crockett, et al. | Sullivan | Wills, Construction of |
Additional Defendants: Fleming Work, Bennett Crockett, Margaret Montgomery. |
East | Range: y Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 638 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1812 | Person Davis & Samuel Persons, admrs. of Joseph Persons, dec. v. Henry Stephens & Margaret Wilson | Cocke | Wills, Construction of |
Dispute involves debt, slaves, and land. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 81 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1857 | Robert Whyte, admr. v. B. H. Sheppard & wife | Williamson | Wills, Construction of |
The name of the Defendant's wife is unclear. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 259 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1896 | W. D. Robison admr. of C. A. Hill, dec. et al. v. Mrs. Sarah Maxwell | Rutherford | Wills, Construction of |
Additional plaintiffs: Eliza Haynes, O. W. Hill, and heirs of C. A. Hill. In controversy is the will of Elvy A. Hill, wife of C. A. Hill dec. Said will was written by C. A. Hill and witnessed by his brothers W. J. and O. W. Hill. In question is the soundness of Elvy's mind during the signing of the will. C. A. Hill died after the suit was begun. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 876 | 41 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1829 | Wilchers Heirs v. Wilchers Executors | Warren | Wills, Construction of |
Cause of Action: Non cupative will. Will of Archibald Wilcher. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 370 | 16 | Order A Copy |