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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 | 1866 | State v. William Hudgins | Roane | Robbery |
The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary. He was rendered infamous. Judgment only. Case is incomplete. |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1120 | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1895 | Z. H. Curry v. State | Roane | Robbery |
Curry bought nitroglycerin under the pretense of blowing up rock in a well. He was then accused of attempting to destroy the bank in Harriman. Curry was identified by several witnesses because of the peculiar shape of his ears. Curry set up the materials to explode, but the explosion failed. The liquid nitro remained on the scene where it was discovered the next morning. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6a | 23 | Order A Copy |