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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 | 1896 | State for the use of Anderson County v. W. W. Hays, Trustee | Anderson | Failure to Perform Official Duties |
This suit was brought to recover money with interest penalties and damages for the failure of Hays to perform the duties of the office of County Trustee, and for the failure to collect and pay over school taxes for the year ending in 1895. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 738 | 227 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1861 | Thomas J. Capps v. Samuel C. Young | Anderson | Breach of Official Duty |
Defendant was Justice of Peace for Anderson county 1858-60. He failed to comply with state laws to endorse the back of certain summons to appear to defendants, & was fined. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 9 | 44 | Order A Copy |