Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."
| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1859 | A. A. Sharp & Co., et al. v. Henry A. Farnsworth | Jefferson | Promissory Note |
Plaintiffs: Alexander A. Sharp, John F. Sharp, and Russell Birdwell, partners in trading under the name firm of "A. A. Sharp & Co." Recovery of $434.50 in debt and damages. Note was executed in the store house of Joseph A. Branner & Co., Dandridge, c. Aug. 1855, the purpose was for the balance on a lot of hogs. |
East | Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: Oversize Box 17 | 37 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1859 | William Trent, for the use of John W. Cope v. William Burton | Hawkins | Promissory Note |
Testimony about conversations between the parties regarding payment of a note allegedly executed by Burton, and also testimony regarding Burton's handwriting. Apparently, Burton at one time served as Common School Commissioner. Origin of debt reflected in note: sale of a horse. Others named in file: William Trent's wife was Margaret Trent. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1132 | 24 | Order A Copy |