Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | 1893 | Robert Crawford v. State | Weakley | Larceny, Petit |
The plaintiff was convicted of stealing 36 bushels of wheat (worth $30) from B. P. Dalton. Crawford had confessed, but only after the prosecutor offered to "make it as light on him as possible" if he would name others involved. The high court ruled the confession inadmissible. |
West | Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 591 | 39 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. Aber Brock | Weakley | Larceny, Petit |
Incomplete case file. Judgment only. |
West | Range: 80 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1236 | 3 | Order A Copy |