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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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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 |