Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | 1879 | State v. Robert Pierce | Overton | Other |
Cause of action: Malicious Shooting. Sentenced to three years of hard labor. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. Samuel Dowell | Davidson | Murder | Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 2 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. Charles Carneal | Davidson | Unknown |
The case states that Charles Carneal is sentenced to 3 years hard labor but it doesn't list a cause of action. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. Reed Randolph | Davidson | Unknown |
The case states that Reed Randolph is sentenced to 1 1/2 years hard labor but it doesn't list a cause of action. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1879 | State v. Thomas Martin | Stewart | Larceny |
Cause of Action: "Horse Stealing". |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 19 | Order A Copy |