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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 | 1815 | Harris Dowling v. Thomas Hickman | Davidson | Trespass |
Hickman's cattle broke into Dowling's property and consumed the grass there, trampling other plants in their wake. Dowling sued for damages. Hickman testified that a previous agreement made between them allowed for the "trespass." |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 3a | 14 | Order A Copy |