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 | 1918 | James Gallagher v. Rock Island Memphis Railway Terminal Company& Chicago, Rock Island, Pacific Railroad Company | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
2 folders. James Gallagher and Mary Ann Gallagher had title to land in Memphis. The railroad company tried to "purchase the property," but was "unable to agree upon the value." The railroad company stated that "the company had been given the right of eminent domain for the condemnation of private property." Mary Ann Gallagher is listed as "non compos mentis." James Gallagher is her trustee and was "to hold said property in trust for the purpose of securing a homestead for said Mary Ann." |
West | Range: 78 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1644 | 402 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1918 | State v. C. W. Henrich | Shelby | Petition to Recover Land/Property |
Defendant's name also spelled "Heinrich". Original bill was filed for unlawfully carrying a concealed pistol. Defendant plead guilty and was fined $50 and discharged. This file is the petition to have the pistol in custody turned over to the defendant. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1515 | 19 | Order A Copy |