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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 | 1933 | J. T. Northern v. Lanty Elmore | Jefferson | Replevin |
Northern claimed that he was entitled to ownership of "Kate" and "John," a pair of mules. He further claimed that Paul Hodge had unlawfully sold the mules to Elmore. |
East | Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1506 | 34 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1867 | J. P. Carroll v. Nathan Kelly | McMinn | Replevin |
Kerfuffle over the ownership of a sorrel mare. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1222 | 17 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1918 | McCreery Phelan Company v. Thornton Newsum | Shelby | Replevin |
Newsum ordered a car from McCreery per a contract. On February 23, McCreery offered delivery of the car. On February 22, 1918 Ford automobiles increased in price from $379.36 to $471.73. Newsum refused the car claiming he was entitled to take it at the old price and sending a check back with the delivery boy at the old price. |
West | Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1601 | 205 | Order A Copy |