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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 | 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 |