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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 | 1907 | McMinn County v. N. Q. Allen, et al. | McMinn | Breach of Official Duty |
Allen, D. M. Owens, & James Reagan were sued in their official capacities as election commissioners following an election effected by re-districting precincts according to Dortch Law and Census of 1900. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1907 | William Maxey, et al. v. J. Pike Powers, et al. | Knox | Breach of Official Duty |
In 1903 the General Assembly passed an act redistricting Knox County. The 12 district created differed greatly in size, income, & population. Maxey & J. H. Simpson ran for JP. They claim that the redistricting effected the voting outcome. Powers, J. C. Ford, & J. C. Sterchi were the election commissioners at the time of the election. See additional documentation in box ET 87. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 4 | 15 | Order A Copy |