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 | 1832 | John Hammons, et al. v. Hopkins & Lane | Warren | Land, Contract Dispute |
Other plaintiffs: Words[illeg.] Hammons, Nancy Hammons, Elizabeth Hammons, Leroy Hammons, Jr., Leroy Hammons, Sr. Case mentions mortgage taken out on 2 "negroes." |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: Oversize 1 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1832 | James Gant v. Matthew Rhea, Thomas Porter& Pary W. Porter, exe. of Joseph B. Porter, dec. | Maury | Breach of Contract |
James Gant claims the late Joseph B. Porter broke a contract between them and is sued the executors of his will for his damages. He sues for $4224.96 in damages. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 372 | 10 | Order A Copy |