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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 | 1918 | State v. Jim Hayes | Dyer | Assault with Intent to Kill |
2 folders. Defendant's name also spelled "Jim Hays". Indicted for assault with attempt to commit murder in the first degree upon one H. L. Kirby. The defendant was in town with his wife her son, fathered by H. L. Kirby. They stopped at the Cross Roads Store, asking if Mr. McGuire was in. A customer, Berl Dougherty, and H. L. Kirby, replied that the defendant better get away from them and the defendant began shooting through the window into the store, stating he felt his life was in danger. He then left |
West | Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1565 | 440 | Order A Copy |