Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
Order Cases Online
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
Use quotes for an exact search. ex. "J. W."
| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1920 | Anderson Martin v. State | Davidson | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 138 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1889 | Atta Haury v. State | Davidson | Tippling |
Plaintiff in error is accused of Tippling on a Sunday. Plaintiff was found guilty and is seeking a new trial. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 768 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1917 | Billie Patterson v. State | Henry | Tippling |
Billie Patterson, described in the case as a "laborer," is charged with unlawfully selling and tippling "malt, vinous, spiritous and other intoxicating liquors." |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1625 | 7 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | Chas. S. Walker v. State | Tipton | Tippling |
Cause of action: selling intoxicating liquor within four miles of a school house. |
West | Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1406 | 36 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | Carrall Carter v. State | Davidson | Tippling |
The plaintiff in error is accused of Tippling on a Sunday. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 777 | 17 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1919 | C. O. Lett v. State | Gibson | Tippling |
"C. O. Lett in the State and County aforesaid on the day and date aforesaid then and there unlawfully did sell and tipple malt, vinous, spirituous and other intoxicating liquors without first having procured the license required by law authorizing said sale." |
West | Range: 78 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1664 | 162 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1913 | Ed Brown v. State | Gibson | Tippling |
Cause of action: unlawful selling and tippling "intoxicating liquors as a beverage within 4 miles of a school house." |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1327 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1892 | Fethais Woolsey v. State | Greene | Tippling |
Charged with selling liquor near a school house. |
East | Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1741 | 22 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | J. C. Anderson v. State | Clay | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 134 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1921 | Jim Brown v. State | Overton | Tippling | Middle | Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 430 | 11 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1914 | James E. Wolf v. State | Tipton | Tippling |
Fined $100 and 60 days in jail; appealed to court but case affirmed |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1353 | 11 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | Joe Signaigo v. State | Shelby | Tippling |
Plaintiff is accused of selling Whiskey within four miles of a school house. |
West | Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1406 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | Josephine Bakem v. State | Davidson | Tippling |
Plaintiff in error is accused of selling liquor on a Sunday. The appeal documents present a thorough examination of state liquor laws. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 814 | 30 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1882 | Jerre Bowen et al. v. State | Davidson | Tippling |
Additional parties: Ed Zuccarillo |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1890 | J. A. Brooks v. State | Davidson | Tippling |
Plaintiff in error is accused of unlawfully selling alcohol. Plaintiff states he previously had a license but has been unable to renew it. The alcohol sold by the plaintiff is described as blackberry wine sold by the gallon. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 874 | 19 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1912 | Kate Brown v. State | Gibson | Tippling |
Cause of action: unlawful selling and tippling "intoxicating liquors as a beverage within 4 miles of a school house." |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1327 | 23 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1920 | Lizzie Lewis v. State | Rutherford | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 137 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1908 | Lovett Stevens v. State | Tipton | Tippling | West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 917 | 21 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1877 | Landon Seal v. State | Hancock | Tippling |
The plaintiff in error wasaccused of vending, selling, and retailing spirituous liquors without a license. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1651 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | Maggie Ross v. State | Davidson | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 99 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1891 | Mack Thompson v. State | Davidson | Tippling |
Thompson is accused of selling liquor on a Sunday. |
Middle | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 859 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1889 | Mike Rearden v. State | Davidson | Tippling |
The plaintiff in error is accused by the state of Tippling on a Sunday. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 768 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1904 | R. C. Austin v. State | Chester | Tippling | West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 690 | 26 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1845 | State v. William L. Norfleet | Montgomery | Tippling |
Amount of damages $250.00 |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 218 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1850 | State v. E. C. Higdon& D. E. Carman | Macon | Tippling | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 230 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1877 | State v. H. H. McDonald | Clay | Tippling |
The defendant was accused of tippling on a Sunday. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 25 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. Ella Watkins | Davidson | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 89 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1917 | State v. Aaron Hirsh | Davidson | Tippling |
Additional parties: Sam Hirsh, P. C. Baxter, H. Thomas |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 104 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1918 | State v. George Brown | Jackson | Tippling |
Selling intoxicating beverages within 4 miles of a school house |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 113 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | State. v. Kinney Reasoner | Davidson | Tippling |
See MT Box 134 for Kinney Reasoner v. State |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 171 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1918 | State v. C. E. Morton et al. | Davidson | Tippling |
Additional defendant: Mrs. C. E. Morton |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 120 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1918 | State v. Hattie Hogan | Davidson | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 120 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1918 | State v. Mabel Morton | Davidson | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 120 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1918 | State v. R. L. Hicks | Davidson | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 120 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. Henry& Herod Brummett | Trousdale | Tippling |
This case was tried in conjunction with another case: State v. Dick Hobdy. Hobdy was also convicted of tippling. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 159 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1916 | State v. Johnnie Scott | Jackson | Tippling |
The defendant, along with Hughie Whetstone, was charged with conveying illegal liquor from one county to another. The liquor was delivered to Payton Pharris. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 160 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1920 | State v. John Hill | Trousdale | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 160 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1883 | State v. Russ Wood | Cannon | Tippling | Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1872 | State v. Lucius Balius Bug Allen | DeKalb | Tippling | Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 347 | 8 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1896 | State v. J. B. Harrison | Weakley | Tippling |
Cause of Action: Tipping and a violation of the 4 mile law, i.e., no sale of liquor within 4 miles of a school. Additional defendant: Woodson Harrison also listed in some court documents with J. B. Harrison. Additional docket numbers: 11955, 11956. |
West | Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 429 | 127 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1882 | State v. Fount Spillers | Smith | Tippling |
The State charged Spillers with tippling on Sunday. |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1145 | 20 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1895 | State v. Joel W. Settle | Jackson | Tippling |
The defendant was charged with illegally selling and imbibing liquor without prescriptions, selling liquor within 4 miles of a school, selling liquor in amounts less than a quart without a license, and selling liquor without first taking an oath before County to not dilute or adulterate liquors for sale. The charge was "tippling." |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1089 | 43 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1904 | State v. Pig Baucum | Carroll | Tippling | West | Range: 81 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 740 | 28 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1903 | State v. Sam Redfearn | Hardeman | Tippling | West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 873 | 40 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1905 | State v. J. L. Fuller | Crockett | Tippling | West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 924 | 89 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1907 | State v. Sam Carpenter | Fayette | Tippling |
Defendant is accused of selling liquor without a license. Folder includes printed brief for Plaintiff in Error. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 955 | 39 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1887 | State v. C. C. (?) Young | Montgomery | Tippling |
Hard to determine due to hand writing style, but it is believed the defendant is C. C. Young. Full name is never given. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 670 | 15 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1887 | State v. Frank Schislen | Davidson | Tippling |
The defendant was accused of tippling within four miles of a school. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 692 | 10 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1910 | State v. Charles Coker | Lauderdale | Tippling | West | Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1221 | 29 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1843 | State v. George Harris & John B. Edwards | Roane | Tippling |
George was charged with tippling; John was his security. Case involved defendants entering into a recognizance with the state for a sum of money. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1137 | 13 | Order A Copy |