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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 | 1871 | State v. William Henderson | Marion | Disturbing the Peace |
On 7 May 1871 defendant Henderson intentionally & maliciously went about the county "disguised & masked", alarming the citizens. While disguised he "assaulted and beat" Anderson Wilkerson. def.. Indicted for being masked & for disturbing the peace. |
East | Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1241 | 19 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | William Henderson v. State | Marion | Disturbing the Peace |
Opinion only. Cause of Action: prowling, walking and traveling the county disguised and masked to citizens' alarm. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 92 | 4 | Order A Copy |