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 | 1909 | David L. Vaden v. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. | Obion | Damages | West | Range: 80 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1071 | 569 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1909 | Illinois Central Railroad Co. v. F. M. Allen | Obion | Personal Injuries |
There were two railcar collisions while another car was in the process of unloading. Blocks and bolts fell on F.M. Allen upon impact, causing him a broken arm & bruises. It was alleged that the negligence of two African-American brakemen caused the collision, Jim Senter &/or Tom Richardson. |
West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1169 | 626 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1909 | State v. Sut Jones | Obion | Violation of Age of Consent |
Victim: Lelia Collins. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1160 | 195 | Order A Copy |