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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 | 1884 | Andrew Ewing, admr. of Milam Parrish, dec. v. George Franklin, (col.) | Montgomery | Replevin | Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 561 | 22 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1884 | A. C. Montgomery v. R. A. Brennen | Blount | Replevin |
The case involved an ordinance regarding hogs running at large. File consists of defendant's brief only. |
East | Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1052 | 17 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | B. Lee v. W. J. Johnson (or W. J. Johnston) | Marion | Replevin |
Plaintiff filed replevin to recover two mules. |
East | Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1086 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | C. T. Booker v. J. S. Waller | Tipton | Replevin |
The property in question included fifty barrels of corn and two bales of cotton. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 262 | 34 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | Emily C. Swift, et al. v. J. D. Smith, et al. | Montgomery | Replevin |
Additional Plaintiff: T. J. Swift. Additional Defendant: W. T. Grigsby. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 580 | 51 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | G. R. Haley v. Fonntain Walker & Nelson Walker | Shelby | Replevin | West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 255 | 66 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1884 | J. J. House v. Temple & O'Neal | Madison | Replevin |
The property in question was a wagon. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 262 | 71 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | J.& M. Baldridge v. Squire Churchie | Shelby | Replevin | West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 271 | 163 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1884 | James Duke v. L. D. Walker & Son | Maury | Replevin | Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 562 | 21 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1884 | James Gallagher v. Fred Kuhn | Shelby | Replevin |
The case involved a cow owned by the plaintiff. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 251 | 64 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | John M. Patterson v. Z. Y. Young | Robertson | Replevin | Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 561 | 34 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1884 | Mayor & Aldermen Chattanooga v. J. A. Latmer | Hamilton | Replevin |
Incomplete case file; brief only. Latmer was accused of failing to pay taxes on his property. The County sued to take land he owed as payment. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 22a | 12 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | Thomas Ingram v. Joseph Ingram | Madison | Replevin | West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 262 | 58 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1884 | Thomas Ingram v. Joseph Ingram | Madison | Replevin |
This related to the possession of a cow. A Commission of Referees gave a report sustaining the previous judgment. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 262 | 6 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | W. F. Taylor & Co. v. J. H. Wear, Boogher & Co. | Shelby | Replevin |
The defendants took the place of the original defendant in the case, J. E. Frost. The case concerns the ownership of four bales of cotton. File includes 2 legal briefs. |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 253 | 47 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | W. N. Wilkerson v. Henry J. Cohn& T. S. Mallory | Shelby | Replevin |
Additional parties: Thomas H. Chilton, E. B. McHenry |
West | Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 253 | 73 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | William E. Sharp v. John G. Arnold | Bedford | Replevin |
Recovery of goods, wares and merchandise. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 497 | 42 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | W. F. Stone v. Albert Record | Marshall | Replevin |
Plaintiff filed this bill against defendant for the unlawful detainment of a horse owned by plaintiff. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 514 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | W. R. Featherstone v. John H. Dunn | Robertson | Replevin |
Items: a crop of tobacco. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 561 | 114 | Order A Copy |