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 | 1886 | Thomas Arnold v. S. W. Cooley, W. R. Cooley, & V. R. Harris | Houston | Wrongful Writ of Attachment |
Suit for damages for wrongfully & maliciously sued out ancillary attachment. Arnold bought goods, including whiskey, from S.W. Cooley, who falsely represented to Arnold the cost of the whiskey, thereby procuring note from Arnold to pay same. Cooley obtained judgment against Arnold & sued out ancillary attachment to enforce it, levying same on Arnold's property, causing Arnold $5,000 for damage to his business & reputation. W.R. Cooley & Harris were securities for S.W. Cooley. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 796 | 101 | Order A Copy |