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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 | 1893 | D. G. Baker v. State | Moore | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
D.G. (Dock) Baker was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Several witnesses testified that they believed the plaintiff was probably carrying a pistol but could not be certain. Plaintiff did not testify during the original trial and later complained that the jury used that fact against him when determining his guilt. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 965 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | Elizabeth Parks v. Thos. A. Hayes | Moore | Forcible Entry and Detainer |
Plaintiff rented a tract of land out to defendant, this case was filed due to non-payment of rent. Plaintiff sought to have judgment rendered in her favor and have defendant forcibly removed from property. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 913 | 33 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1877 | E. Y. Salman v. B. E. Spencer, et al | Moore | Damages |
Additional defendants: Johnathan E. Spencer, J. L. Gore, William Spencer, A. M. Spencer. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 669 | 56 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1885 | G. T. Anthony, et al. v. Henderson Teuge, et al. | Moore | Debt for Rent |
Other plaintiffs: wife of G. T. Anthony (name not given). Other defendants: James Harper. $50 in rent owed. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 629 | 36 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1886 | J. L. Bryant v. R. B. Parks, et al | Moore | Unlawful Seizure |
J. L. Bryant claims he had his property unlawfully seized by the sheriff Additional Defendant: T. H. Parks |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 648 | 56 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1889 | J. C. Franklin v. J. T. Motlow et al. | Moore | Debt |
Additional Defendants: J. M. Motlow, as well as H. B. Morgan and Fenetta Bryant admrs. of J. L. Bryant dec. Plaintiffs are seeking debt due on a note. Defendants deny said debt. Case file includes hand-drawn copies of the notes in controversy. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 837 | 65 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | James & Moore v. J. E. Rhodes | Moore | Debt Settlement |
Rhodes was variously written as Rodes and Rades. Includes documents of James & Moore v. L. M. Babo. James & Moore was Hardin James and M. N. Moore Jr. James & Moore sued to recover a debt ruling over the sale/bond of horses. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 941 | 63 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | J. L. Baxter v. T. W. Baxter | Moore | Debt |
Plaintiff in error and defendant in error are brothers. Plaintiff was surety on a promissory note for the defendant given to S. M. Alexander. The note was sued on and a levy was executed on a pair of mules owned by the defendant. The plaintiff purchased said mules at sheriffs sale and, according to the defendant, agreed to sell the mules and give to him any money over the purchase price. Defendant complains that the plaintiff now refuses to honor the contract. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 925 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1885 | J. C. Williams v. John Cunningham | Moore | Replevin | Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 576 | 42 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1885 | L. L. Bobo v. A. J. Woodward, et al. | Moore | Replevin |
Other defendants: J. A. Woodward. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 637 | 40 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1875 | Louisa J. Prosser, by next friend, A. M. Prosser v. Alonzo B. Carriger | Moore | Slander | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 37 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1889 | Moore & Bobo v. Manly Manufactoring Co. | Moore | Damages |
G. L. Moore and C. S. Bobo are the owners and operators of a livery stable. Plaintiffs note that R. P. Manly, representing the Manly Manufacturing Co., sought their services to travel from Lynchburg to Tullahoma. Plaintiffs complain that although the defendant was warned about rising creek waters, he attempted to pass through a creek using their horse and buggy. Crossing the creek resulted in significant damage to their property, and plaintiffs are seeking damages. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 916 | 35 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | Mary K. McGhee, a/k/a Mary K. Parker v. Trotter & Cathcart, admr. of T. L. Trotter, dec. | Moore | Debt |
Opinion document only. |
East | Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1067 | 5 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1889 | R. L. Farrar v. H. B. Damerel (?) | Moore | Replevin |
Plaintiff accuses the defendant of unlawfully detaining two mules. R. L. Farrar is the trustee for a deed of trust made by James Farrar, the original owner of the mule. Defendant claims he purchased the mule from James. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 819 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1874 | State v. Greenville Allen | Moore | Larceny | Middle | Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 200 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1874 | State v. Booker Yeates | Moore | Larceny |
Verdict and sentence only. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 368 | 3 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1888 | State, for the use of the Common School Funds of Moore County v. B.E. Spencer, Trustee et al | Moore | Failure to Perform Official Duties |
Filed against the defendant for collections of funds for the years 1882 & 1883, totaling $3,000 that was not turned in to the state. He is now required by law to be held responsible for the funds and damages. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 758 | 132 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | State v. Isham J. Walker et al. | Moore | Fraud |
Additional defendants: Pollie Walker, Buck Walker, G. L. Cashion, Thomas Newton Copeland, George Massie Copeland, Ida May Copeland, Thomas D. Copeland, Mattie Franklin wife of John Franklin, Emily E. Snow wife of H. H. Snow, Robert Copeland, Bank of Fayetteville, Robert Sisk, and the heirs of William C. Copeland. State recovered a judgment against I. J. and Buck Walker as sureties for B. E. Spencer. State now accuses I. J. Walker of disposing of property in order to avoid his creditors. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 963 | 114 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | State v. Bill Motlow | Moore | Burglary |
Motlow also accused of larceny after stealing goods and items from the home of Finas and Ed Riddle. |
Middle | Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 957 | 20 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. Martha Thomas | Moore | Obstructing a Public Road/ Road/ Ri |
Others mentioned: John M. Hall's, Wiley Bunn, Martha Thomas, Samuel Woodard. Thomas was accused of obstructing a public road with timber, rock, rails and other materials so that people could not pass. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 18a | 16 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | State v. Gill Saviour | Moore | Murder |
Found guilty of voluntary manslaughter. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 77 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1916 | State v. Cull Timmons | Moore | Liquor Violation |
This case involves the sale of liquor without a license to a minor within four miles of a school house. Additional parties: George Ervin, Joe Ervin |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1920 | State v. John S. Bennett | Moore | Obstructing a Public Road/ Road/ Ri | Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1882 | State v. A. J. Daniel | Moore | Malicious Stabbing |
The victim in this case was a man named Newman Stewart. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | State v. Add Broadway | Moore | Perjury |
Broadway was charged with perjury after giving testimony in a case against Dock Motlow, who was on trial for selling liquor without a license. His testimony had changed from previous statements he gave during examination. A letter from Add's attorney is included stating that he was charged in error. The letter explains Broadway's perjury by stating that he is a black man and as such “should not be expected to have the foresight and thoughtfulness of a white man.” |
Middle | Range: 37 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1122 | 67 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1883 | T. H. Park, J. N. Daniel & W. B. Daniel v. C. S. Bobo | Moore | Replevin |
Plaintiffs claimed that defendant obtained a colt that was not subject to being seized. Colt was taken as part of a note due to the defendant. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 637 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1890 | W. R. Burton et al. v. A. C.Cobble | Moore | Debt |
Plaintiff for the use of R. E. L. Mountcastle. Additional plaintiffs unknown. Plaintiffs sue the defendant as surety on the official bond of Circuit Court Clerk T. F. Osborn for an alleged default in failing to pay certain witness fees. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 874 | 35 | Order A Copy |