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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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1894 | Caroline Ronsey v. Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co. | Chester | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Documents from two separate cases were tied together: a brief from a Shelby County Probate case (Rudolph C. Bacher et al. v. A. H. Stratmann, Admin.) and a 380-page Chester County Circuit Court case (Carolyn Ronsey v. Mobile & Ohio Rail Road Co.). The case number was on a loose sheet in the folder, so it is possible that it does not belong to this case. The suit was filed to recover $5000 damages for the "wrongful killing" of claimant's husband, Dave Rensey when he was walking along the track. |
West | Range: 82 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 610 | 400 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1920 | Mrs. Mealy Ann McEarl v. Wylie Smith | Chester | Damages for Wrongful Death |
Mrs. McEarl is bringing suit for damages for wrongful death in the amount of $25000.00 for the wrongful killing of her deceased husband, John McEarl. |
West | Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1703 | 263 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1916 | Mrs. Hattie Brown v. W. M. Brown | Chester | Wrongful Death |
Death of R. N. Brown. Seeking settlement of $10,000. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1498 | 42 | Order A Copy |