Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1893 Corporation of Paris v. Charles Thomason Henry Disturbing the Peace West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 382 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1884 City of Knoxville v. E. J. Sanford, W. P. Chamberlain & A. J. Albers Knox Disturbing the Peace

Chamberlain & Albers tried to conduct a dray business, and were probably employed as teamsters. However, Knoxville had strict rules about taxes imposed upon draymen, and required licenses of them. The defendants were charge with running a pharmaceutical service without a license. Case includes extensive and broad list of all industries requiring such a license.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 2a 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 James Thompson v. Wolfe Heirs Davidson Petition to Set Aside the Sale of Land

Heirs of Phillip Wolfe are petitioning to set aside the sale of several lots of land owned by Philip Wolfe.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 268 152 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 John Lukowski, in error v. Mayor and Alderman of the Town of Knoxville Knox Disturbing the Peace

The mayor and aldermen of Knoxville charged Lukowski with disturbing the peace by assaulting and beating Frank Grechoweiz at the house of Mrs. Soboloskie at the corner of High & Church St.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1857 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 Mayor & Alderman of Columbia v. Henry Roberts Maury Disturbing the Peace Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 53 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Mayor & Aldermen of the Town of Rutherford v. George N. Swink Gibson Disturbing the Peace

Assignment of errors of law. Swink originally charged with violating municipal ordinance against "profane language & boisterous conduct" on 27 April 1889. Offenses took place in Henry Blackburn's saloon & other places about town.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 336 125 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 State v. Pink Robertson& Offie Robertson Obion Disturbing the Peace

The defendants were accused of indecent conduct toward the school directors during a school exercise in Obion County.

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 514 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1842 State v. Steve Brittain Claiborne Disturbing the Peace

The defendant failed to keep his slaves clothed in the public view. The state states that what should have been concealed was publicly imposed the good people of the state.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1166 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1867 State v. Thomas Sawyers Cocke Disturbing the Peace

The State claims that the defendant did unlawfully run a horse race on a public road against the peace and dignity of the State.

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1222 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1873 State v. Charles Hopkins Jackson Disturbing the Peace

Incomplete case file.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 State v. R. V. Oldham Shelby Disturbing the Peace

Alternate defendant name: Brink Oldham.

 West Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 226 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 State v. Edward Johnson Sullivan Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 701 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 State v. Millard Gammon Macon Disturbing the Peace Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 693 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1857 State v. E. W. Nailon Washington Disturbing the Peace

The state accuses the defendant of beating and abusing Philip Southerland. The assault and battery was offensive and against the peace and dignity of the State.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1157 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 State v. Bill Roberson Wilson Disturbing the Peace

Frank Hancock started to talk to Bill Roberson's sister. Bill became angry and drew a pistol at Hancock. He started to climb a fence but was held back by his mother and father. This was against the peace of the state. Also: Bill Roberson v. State

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 747 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1842 State v. Frederick Hunter Greene Disturbing the Peace

The defendant was carrying a knife that was shaped like a Bowie knife under his clothes offending the peace and dignity of the state.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1166 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1848 State v. Charles J. Owen Grainger Disturbing the Peace

Indictment for a misdemeanor for disturbing the public peace next to a school house.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1172 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1858 State v. Andrew Bowling Scott Disturbing the Peace

The defendant fought in a public place which was against the peace and dignity of the state.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1183 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State v. Henry Steel & Sam Curtis DeKalb Disturbing the Peace

The defendants were indicted for unlawfully and willfully disturbing an assembly of people at a local lodge, known as The Wheel, by using loud, rude, and improper behavior.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 818 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 State v. Ben O. Barkley Washington Driving Under the Influence/Driving While Intoxicated

Incident of 4 July 1931, Johnson City - Kingsport Highway.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1351 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1883 The Corporation v. Martin Atkins Knox Disturbing the Peace

Case incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 102 4 Order A Copy