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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 | 1921 | State v. George Keeton | Wayne | Assault with Intent to Kill | Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 170 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1875 | State v. James Graves | Wayne | Assault with Force and Arms |
Malicious Shooting. John H. Graves, F. M. Whitaker, B. F. Whitaker, W. S. Stone. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | State v. James Graves | Wayne | Assault with Force and Arms |
A witness testified that Graves shot him while they were at the witness' house. They decided to go to Flat Woods & "whip old Tom chappell & a negro," Chappell was involved in a debt dispute. Grave's brother Tom was at Flat Woods as well on Sunday morning . Plaintiff argued with the witness who was eventually shooting the shoulder by James Graves. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 9 | 71 | Order A Copy |