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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1919 | Warner Chandler v. State | Shelby | Manslaughter, Voluntary |
Chandler was accused of stabbing the victim, W.A. Campbell, with a knife over a gambling dispute. Campbell later died at a hospital after contracting Meningitis. Chandler argued it was self-defense. Chadler was found guilty and sentenced to seven years in the State Agricultural and Training School at Nashville. |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1563 | 173 | Order A Copy |